Discover a rare and richly flavoured addition to your garden with this premium Rouge de Bordeaux Fig Tree, supplied at approximately 4 ft tall in a 5-litre pot by Direct Plants – an award-winning, family-run nursery based in Norfolk, UK.
This exceptional fig variety is famed for its compact size, early ripening, and incredible flavour, making it ideal for UK gardens and patios. 'Rouge de Bordeaux' produces small-to-medium dark purple fruits with deep red flesh, bursting with sweetness and complex taste.
Fig Tree
(Ficus carica ‘Rouge de Bordeaux’ – Compact, early-fruiting, ideal for containers and small gardens)
Rouge de Bordeaux Fig – A prized heirloom fig variety, producing richly coloured fruits with outstanding flavour. Known for its cold tolerance and early harvest, it performs well even in shorter growing seasons. Excellent eaten fresh or used in baking, preserves, and drying. Fruits typically ripen from mid to late summer.
What You Receive:
1 premium Rouge de Bordeaux Fig tree, approx. 4 ft tall, supplied in a 5-litre pot
Clearly labelled variety, well-suited to container growing or small garden spaces
Grown and containerised by Direct Plants’ award-winning nursery team in Norfolk, UK
Delivered in-pot using bespoke protective packaging – no bare roots or planting delays
A rare, high-quality fruit tree grown with care and guaranteed nursery-fresh on arrival
Whether you're a fig enthusiast or new to growing fruit trees, Rouge de Bordeaux is a standout variety for flavour, ease of care, and ornamental appeal.
Planting & Care Guide (Potted Trees):
Supplied in a 5-litre pot, this fig tree is ready for immediate planting in a border or large container. Containerised trees can be planted all year round, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground.
Select a sunny, sheltered location – full sun is essential for best fruiting
Ideal for patios, greenhouses, or south-facing walls to reflect heat and extend ripening
Plant in free-draining soil or a large pot with soil-based compost
Water consistently and feed with a high-potash fertiliser during the growing season
Light root restriction (via pot or planting pit) encourages heavier fruiting
Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead or overcrowded growth
With proper care, your Rouge de Bordeaux Fig Tree will thrive and produce exquisite fruits for many years, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your UK garden.
