A brilliant small, bushy, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves that produces fragrant creamy-white flowers followed by a small to medium-sized round, juicy fruit with a rich, dark-red pigmented flesh and a sweet taste that has few seeds. The characteristic colour is developed best in cooler inland areas where it can achieve its unique internal fruit colour since temperatures are cooler at night. Blood oranges have an unusual flavour compared to other oranges being distinctly strawberry-like with hints of a citrus tang. The skin can be tougher and harder to peel than that of other oranges. Perfect for desserts, juicing, preserves or on its own as a healthy snack. Because of its small size it’s ideal for planting in smaller or Mediterranean style gardens, espaliered along walls or as an ornamental in pots for decks or terraces.

• Protect from strong winds especially during flowering or while fruit is forming.