Nectarine 'Madame Blanchette'

Nectarine 'Madame Blanchette' grows with vigor, producing crops of juicy white fleshed fruits reliably. Skins are pale orange-red, with the stone inside simply falling away for easy eating. Taste is sweet and can be enjoyed fresh in the sun. For the heaviest crops, fan train against a sunny and hot wall. Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot rootstocks: Rootpac-R - Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 1m (39") Peach Seedling - Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8') Mont Clare - Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10') Torrinel - Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of 3m (10') Krymsk 86 - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13') St. Julien - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14') Myrobalan - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 5m (17') This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner. Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Growing Information

Plant nectarine trees in rich fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. A south facing position is preferable to provide protection from damaging frosts. If planting into containers, the diameter of the container should be at least 50cm (20in) - use John Innes no.3 compost. Prior to planting in the open ground, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. If the tree is to be bush trained then drive a stake into the ground prior to planting. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. For wall trained nectarines attach support wires to the wall prior to planting. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake or support wires, and water well.