Opening Hours:- The nursery is now closed for Winter maintenance. Our online shop is still open and plants can be collected from the nursery.
FOR XMAS DELIVERY PLEASE ORDER BY 21st DEC
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!.
A bushy shrub or small tree to around 3m tall, with green branches bearing large, stiff thorns to 5cm long, and fragrant white flowers like orange-blossom in spring or early summer, followed by orange fruits 4cm across. Fruits are edible if cooked but are very seedy and sour-tasting so best used to make preserves. 19cm pot 60cms
A fabulous banana. Musa sikkimensis sports huge, ribbed, paddle-shaped leaves, the dark green foliage streaked with maroon-red stripes. With maturity, this fast-growing banana will develop a woody stem, creating a dramatic, architectural centrepiece for a tropical planting scheme. 12cm pot
Ophiopogon Nigrescens. Unusual, clump-forming, rhizomatous grass with very dark, green leaves, turning to black in the sun. In summer they bear pretty pale pink, bell-shaped flowers, contrasting well with the black leaves. Plant in groups of 3 for a greater impact.
A twining evergreen climber with glossy dark green leaves that turn bronze-red in winter. Pure white fragrant flowres are produced from mid-late summer. Frost hardy. 2-3ltr
A vigorous, semi-evergreen climbing shrub producing numerous clusters of distinctive purple-blue flowers throughout summer.
Kangaroo Apple. An evergreen shrub with mid-green leaves. Clusters of dark blue flowers from summer to autumn, followed by bright orange fruits. Half Hardy 13cm pot
A striking, shrubby perennial with compact, spreading growth and distinctive silver-grey foliage, this 'tree' lupin brings texture and colour to sunny borders or containers. Its dense, silvery leaves form an attractive mound and set off the short flower spikes, which carry a mix of blue and white pea-like blooms from early spring into summer.
Vigorous and free flowering perrenialclimber for the conservatory and summer patio. Produces long racemes of pendulous mauvish blue flowers. 2-3ltr pot
A very unusual Abutilon being the only double-flowered variety available. Victorian Lady has stunning pale pink double flowers throughout the Summer. A must have plant.Hardy to around 0C to -5C. Sun or semi-shade. 2-3ltr pot
The Canary Island Bellflower, Canarina canariensis, is a fast growing, climbing plant that grows from a tuber and can reach 2-3 metres in height when provided with a support. It normally grows in forested areas, so protect from very hot sun in summer to protect tubers form drying out. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in a humus rich well drained...
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 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.
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Young cutting raised plants for growing on. 9cm pot approx 25cm (inc pot) PLEASE NOTE A £3 SHIPPING DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED ON DISPATCH FOR SINGLE PLANTS.