Years ago growing nectarines, peaches and apricots used to be considered difficult for many gardeners. But times have changed and with a warmer climate and modern breeding, it's never been easier to grow your own mouth-watering stone fruits that can be harvested from August.
- Collection comprises 1 tree each of:
- Peach 'Avalon Pride' - The first Peach Leaf Curl resistant variety bearing pretty pink flowers followed by large, deliciously juicy fruits.
- Apricot 'Flavourcot®' - Specially bred for the cooler UK climate, to produce huge crops of large egg sized, delicious orange-red fruits with outstanding colour, texture and flavour.
- Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot rootstocks:
- 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')
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 apricot, nectarine and peach trees in rich fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. A south facing position is preferable to provide the spring flowers with protection from damaging frosts. Prior to planting, 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 trees 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.
