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Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’® 15cm

Name: Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’® 15cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: FicusPerretta15cm
Price: 12.0 EUR
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Vigorous two-crop fig · very large fruit · warm sheltered position

Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’®

Mediterranean spirit, sweet figs and a character too big for small expectations 🌿

Family: Moraceae · Pot diameter: 15cm · Height: approximately 50cm

Summer & autumn crop potential
Large aromatic fruit
Sun · south- or west-facing wall
Mature growth 2.5–4m

Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’® is a fig for growers who want commanding foliage and a harvest that can extend across two periods. Very large aromatic fruit is matched by vigorous bushy growth that quickly creates the feeling of a mature orchard. Its broad architecture, deeply lobed leaves and potential for both early and autumn figs give the cultivar a generous presence from spring until the close of the season.

Give it room to grow as an open bush or broad fan, with sunlight around the crown and easy access to the fruit.

What makes it special

‘Perretta’ stands out through fruit size, vigour and its two-season cropping potential.

Very large fruit

Pear-shaped figs have soft pale-red flesh and a pronounced aroma when fully ripe.

Two-crop character

It can carry an early crop on previous-season wood and a larger autumn crop on new growth.

A strong framework

High vigour quickly creates thick main stems and a broad crown that benefits from early training.

Why you will love it: Even one plant trained beside a wall creates the feeling of a real orchard.

In the garden & on the terracePositioning & plant combinationsFull sun, shelter from cold wind and 2.5–4m of available room.

Planting position

Ideal position

Plant it in a south- or west-facing position, ideally in front of a heat-retaining wall. Allow 2.5–4m for mature height and spread, or organise a broad fan on strong wires.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Companions stay low, outside the main root zone, and tolerate sun and a relatively dry surface.

Lavandula angustifolia — It creates an aromatic purple edge in sun and sets off the fig's large foliage.
Santolina chamaecyparissus — Its low silver mound suits the warm outer zone without hiding the stem.
Cistus salviifolius — White spring flowers continue the Mediterranean look in a free-draining spot beyond the main roots.

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun in a warm, sheltered position.

Water

Even moisture in growth without permanently wet roots.

Climate & hardiness

Protect young wood from hard frost and cold wind.

Safety

Milky sap irritates skin and reacts with sunlight; wear gloves.

Detailed careComplete care guideSoil, watering, support, feeding and cultivar-specific prevention.

Soil & drainage

Use fertile, free-draining soil. In a container, choose a stable mix and a pot with generous drainage holes; never leave it standing in water.

Watering while fruit develops

From spring until ripening, keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Sudden drought can drop leaves or fruit, while excess water damages the roots.

Training

As a bush retain 3–5 main limbs. As a fan, spread them across wires with enough space for light to reach new and previous-season wood.

Feeding

In a container apply a potassium-rich feed during active growth, always following its label. In the ground, mature compost in spring is usually sufficient.

Winter fruit check

After leaf fall remove large hard figs that remained unripe. Leave the tiny figs at the tips, as these can form the early crop.

Prevention

Keep the crown open to light and clear fallen fruit. If netting is needed, stretch it firmly and check every day that birds cannot become trapped.

From flower to basketFruiting & harvestSimple guidance on pollination, ripening, picking and protecting the crop.

Pollination

It is self-fertile, so one plant is enough to set fruit.

When it ripens

An early crop may ripen in summer, with the main autumn crop from August into early October depending on warmth.

How to harvest

Fruit is ready when it softens, hangs down and the neck bends. Lift gently and twist the stalk without squeezing the flesh.

What to retain

Leave tiny figs at the tips of last year's branches for the early crop and keep well-lit new growth for autumn fruit.

After planting: let the roots and main limbs strengthen first, watering evenly while the fig establishes.

Clear pruning planHow to prune this fruiting plantEarly to mid-spring after hard-frost risk · lightly in early summer

When to prune

Early to mid-spring after hard-frost risk · lightly in early summer

‘Perretta’ can carry early figs at the tips of last year's branches and autumn figs on new growth. Thin carefully, retaining both last year's branches and well-lit new growth.

Build

Young plant

Choose 3–5 main shoots pointing in different directions. Remove only broken, very low or rubbing branches.

Action: Choose 3–5 main shoots pointing in different directions. Remove only broken, very low or rubbing branches.

Retain: Retain enough length and foliage to strengthen the crown.

Train

Formed crown

In spring remove dead and inward-growing branches. Tie new limbs outwards and leave tips carrying tiny figs.

Action: In spring remove dead and inward-growing branches. Tie new limbs outwards and leave tips carrying tiny figs.

Retain: Keep last year's wood and well-lit new side shoots.

Renew

Mature vigorous fig

Gradually remove one or two old bare branches, cutting above a lower younger branch. Do not remove more than about one third in a year.

Action: Gradually remove one or two old bare branches, cutting above a lower younger branch. Do not remove more than about one third in a year.

Retain: Keep a balance of old framework, last year's branches and new growth.

New / productive — retainOld or exhausted woodCut point

Clean tools

Use sharp, clean tools suited to the diameter of the wood.

Early summer

Shorten only selected overlong new shoots, leaving plenty of foliage and stopping by mid-summer.

Do not do this: Do not remove every last-year tip or prune heavily in the same year; this reduces the early crop and encourages excessive new growth.

Development over timeHow the plant developsA realistic path from establishment to mature form.

Rapid establishment

Vigorous roots quickly support thick main shoots and large foliage.

Broad crown

The main branches spread and fill with smaller fruiting shoots of different ages.

Two harvest periods

In a warm position, the mature crown combines last-year tips for early figs with well-lit new growth for autumn fruit.

Mature habit & dimensions

Maturity 10–20 years

Height 2.5–4mSpread 2.5–4mVigorous broad shrub or small tree

Mature ‘Perretta’ forms a broad crown with several main branches, long new shoots and large leaves.

Form through the seasons

Summer & autumn potential

Two-cropVery vigorousLarge fruit

Early cropTiny figs that passed the winter begin to swell at the tips of last year's wood.

Autumn cropLong new side shoots can carry a sequence of fruit that ripens later.

After leaf fall, older limbs, last year's wood and tiny figs at the tips are easy to see.

What to expect after planting: Vigorous roots quickly support thick main shoots and large foliage.

History & originCultivar originThe modern story of ‘Perretta’ is tied to Swiss nursery Lubera’s fig trials and the Gustissimo® range.

‘Perretta’ entered modern European cultivation through the Gustissimo® range of Swiss nursery Lubera. It was not introduced as a new controlled cross; the name of the original selector, its parent cultivars and the first year of release have not been published.

During evaluation within the collection, it was retained for combining very vigorous growth, the range’s largest pear-shaped figs and reliable autumn fruit on new growth. Medium-length shoots from the previous year could also carry a summer crop.

This two-season fruiting pattern placed it among the Twotimer® figs, and Lubera established it as the leading choice in the Gustissimo® range. Its story is therefore one of a cultivar distinguished through years of observation for vigour, fruit size and two separate harvest windows.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail behind the plant's appearance and behaviour

Two crops, two positions

Early figs begin at last year's tips, while autumn figs form on new growth.

A ripeness signal

When the neck bends and the fruit droops, the flesh has softened on the tree.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers for choosing, growing, harvesting and pruning this exact cultivar.

01Does it need another fig?

No. The common fig ‘Perretta’ can set fruit without a separate pollinator.

02Does it produce two crops?

It has two-crop potential: early fruit on previous-season wood and the main autumn crop on new growth where warmth is sufficient.

03How large does it become?

At maturity it reaches about 2.5–4m in height and spread. It is vigorous and needs room or regular training.

04When is a fig ripe?

When it softens, droops and its neck bends. Flavour does not improve after an unripe fig is picked.

05Can it stay in a small pot?

Not indefinitely. Move it gradually into a larger container or the ground so the roots and vigorous crown have enough room.

06When should it be pruned?

In spring after hard-frost risk and lightly in early summer, leaving last year's tips that carry tiny figs.

Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’® 15cm

Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’® 15cm

What makes it special

Very large fruit

Two-crop character

A strong framework

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Soil & drainage

Watering while fruit develops

Training

Feeding

Winter fruit check

Prevention

Pollination

When it ripens

How to harvest

What to retain

Young plant

Formed crown

Mature vigorous fig

Clean tools

Early summer

Rapid establishment

Broad crown

Two harvest periods

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through the seasons

Two crops, two positions

A ripeness signal

Frequently asked questions

Ficus carica Gustissimo® ‘Perretta’® 15cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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