Pyrus Doyenné Du Comice
Pyrus Doyenné Du Comice
Doyenné Du Comice Pear

Pyrus Doyenné Du Comice

£55.00
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The sweet dessert pear Doyenné Du Comice is one of the most popular pears, beloved for its rich, buttery taste and gentle perfume. It requires another pollinator and bears a light crop of large sized fruit late in the season.

Insights

First cultivated during the mid-19th century in the garden of the Comice Horticole, in the town of Angers in the Loire valley, France, this variety is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.

Details

Flowers in spring, fruit crops from 3rd week in October, through November

Planting
  • All moist, well drained soil types
  • West or South facing
  • Full sun
  • Sheltered
Care
  • Blossoms early so protect from late frosts.
  • Thin fruit if necessary
  • Pick fruit while still firm and allow to ripen indoors
  • Regular pruning required