Opening Hours:- The nursery is now closed for Winter maintenance. Our online shop is still open and plants can be collected from the nursery.
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Tel.01326 290722
The nursery is situated in the Lizard village, which is surrounded by some of the most spectacular coastline you could wish to find. Cross Common Nursery is proud to call itself the most Southerly nursery in mainland Britain.
We specialise in Citrus Trees, Passiflora, Coastal Plants, Unusual and Exotic plants, many of which are propagated on the Nursery. We offer a wide range of plants for customers who dare to be different!.
Citrus Yuzu is a very beautiful citrus that originates from Japan. It bears very beautiful orange/yellow fruits and blooms with wonderfully fragrant white flowers in the spring. This beautiful Citrus is frost resistant to -12 degrees in a sheltered place out of the wind. Citrus Yuzu is suitable for conservatory or outdoor placement. 20cm pot 80-90cm.
Mock Orange. A small growing Philadelphus with clusters of double, very fragrant, creamy white flowers. Happy in most soils. Heavily scented & hardy.Height 75cms.
Evergreen shrub bearing fuchsia-purple flowers in April and May. Prune after flowering. Best in well drained acid soil in sun or part shade. Height 1.8 x 1m. 3ltr pot
A late flowering shrub that comes into its own when others are looking tired, this has large, trumpet-shaped, bright blue flowers 8cm (3in) across with red centres from late summer to mid-autumn. It is best planted in a sunny spot as it does need a long, hot summer to flower well. 2ltr
Leucospermum reflexum is a large rounded shrub that grows from a single trunk and its branches are covered in smooth grey bark. The heads consist of mostly dark orange (rarely pale yellow) flowers, from which long, identically colored styles emerge, which are directed straight down during flowering. 4ltr pot bushy plants in bud
The best known Protea. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 1.5m in height and spread. Produces large pink flowers in summer on mature stems. Plant in a sunny position in well-drained acidic soil. Hardy to -8c when grown in the correct position. Makes a great container plant. 17CM pot not currently in flower.
A new form which is noted for its profusion of flower spikes, which top the bushy, semi-evergreen mound of grey-green palmate foliage from early to midsummer. A lovely mound-forming flowering shrub, best in sunny spots with well-drained soils. Great for coastal and gravel gardens as well as cottage style planting schemes. 3ltr pot
The orange clivia miniata is probably the most common clivia in Australia. With flowers that point upwards, they thrive in the shade. Clivias are superb as greenhouse container plants.Outdoors they are best grown in dappled shade.Water well during the warmer months and allow to dry off for for winter. Flowering sized plants 13cm pot
Feed for citrus plants during the summer. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Lemon Tree. A Lemon tree approx 70-80cms high looking great with fruits. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Nice full plants currently with green fruits. Looking really nice. A great gift. 20cm pot.
Feed for citrus plants during the winter. Use from October. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Lemon Tree. A lovely full standard 4 Seasons lemon tree approximately 110cms tall. Currently with green fruits and bud/flowers. Looking nice. The 4 seasons Lemon will flower and produce fruit several times a year. 24cm pot.
Meyer Lemon. A cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Lovely standard 60cm high. Currently with flowers/fruits forming. 20cm pot
Lime Tree. A lovely standard Lime tree, approx 70-80cms (inc pot). A great plant to produce tasty Limes for G&T's. Fruiting sized grafted trees, not currently in fruit. 20cm pot
Lemon Tree. A lovely lemon tree on a short stem approx 55cms high. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Currently with green fruit. Makes a lovely gift. 16cm pot
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Unusual 'double' leaves. Nice leafy plants Approx. 70-80cms tall. 20cm pot.
A lovely tree approx 70cms high (inc.pot) Produces sweet juicy tasty Oranges. Fruiting sized trees. A lovely plant to give as a gift. Nice trees. Currently with fruits forming. 20cm pot.
A dense upright, evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery light green leaves. Very good in coastal areas. Makes an excellent hedge. 2ltr pots 60cm high bushy plants (including pot) 10% discount for 10-20plants 15% discount for 20-50plants 20% discount for 50+plants