Opening Hours:- Tuesday to Friday 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10.30 -4pm. Closed Sunday & Monday (exc Bank Holidays)
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!.
Cape honeysuckle is a fast growing, scrambling, multi-stemmed shrub with salmon pink trumpet flowers, which may grow up to 2-3 m high and spread more than 2.5 m, in warm regions but loses its leaves in colder ones. 2-3ltr pot.
An evergreen palm with, as the name suggests, bright electric pink foliage It’s perfect for growing in pots or as part of a mixed border – particularly in tropical planting schemes. The plant will naturally shed its lower leaves to form it's trunk. Ideal for containers or sunny sheltered garden borders with well drained soil. 17cm pot Grows to 1.5m high
Giant pointy clusters of glistening pink flowers grow 8' tall. It's the most sought-after of all echium species and one of the most dramatic flowers anywhere. Tower of Jewels comes from the high volcanic slopes of the Canary Islands. 2ltr pot
An early flowering, deciduous climber, with divided green leaves. Bears a profusion of single, deep rose-mauve, scented flowers.
Mock Orange. A vigorous, deciduous shrub of upright habit which has ovate, dark green leaves. Bears double, very fragrant, pure white flowers in loose racemes in early or midsummer. Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade. Best grown at the back of the border. 3ltr
Round Leaved Mint Bush. A bushy shrub with rounded dark green scented leaves. Pretty bell-shaped, purple to lilac-purple flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Sheltered Site. 2-3ltr pot
A clump-forming perennial with narrow, cream striped, greyish green leaves. Large fragrant lilac flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. 1.5ltr
The Sorrento Lemon is a prized variety, also known as Ovale di Sorrento or Limone di Massa Lubrense. This citrus fruit is distinguished by its elliptical shape, medium-thick citron-yellow rind rich in essential oils, and pale-yellow juicy pulp with high acidity and vitamin C content. 20cm pot 70cms
The charming 'blue false indigo' from East America. The false indigo was grown as a cheap alternative to true indigo by the Cherokees for a source of blue dye. A deciduous perennial with glaucous blue foliage & lupin like spikes of dark blue flowers in summer, followed by black seed pods. Best in full sun in well drained soil. Hardy & easy.
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 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)
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 trees 70cm high. Currently with flowers/fruits forming. 19cm 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
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
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 Lemon Meyer bush approx. 30cms high (inc pot). Ideal for a G&T's. The Meyer Lemon is a cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Nice bushes with fruit. 12cm pot