Ficus carica 'Madeleine des deux Saisons'

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Ficus carica 'Madeleine des Deux Saisons' is a long-established fig variety valued for its rich flavour and reliable performance in warm conditions. The tree produces medium to large figs with bronze-toned skins and richly coloured flesh, developing their best flavour when grown in full sun. Naturally vigorous in growth, it responds well to container growing or wall training, which helps control size and improve fruit ripening. Well suited to sheltered gardens, patios, and sunny walls, this variety is a good choice for gardeners looking for a traditional fig with excellent eating quality.

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Key Features

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  • Fruit
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 2.5m-4
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Ficus carica 'Madeleine des deux Saisons'

Light:
Full sun; a warm, bright position is essential for fruit development.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; grows in most garden soils but must not sit in waterlogged ground.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; once settled, it copes well with drier conditions, though even moisture improves cropping.

Pruning:
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to manage size; avoid hard pruning as fruit forms on older wood.

Hardiness:
Hardy in sheltered UK gardens; best performance in protected positions.

Feeding:
Low feeding needs; apply a spring mulch if required.

Notes

Deciduous fig with a naturally vigorous habit.

Traditional French variety grown for sweet, well-flavoured fruit.

Fruits are medium to large, with bronze to yellow-brown skins.

Flesh is pink to red when ripe.

Best grown against a sunny wall or in a container to aid ripening.

Suitable for gardeners with a warm, sheltered site.

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