Prunus persica 'Melred', 4.5L
This ornamental peach stands out for its vivid cerise blossoms, highlighted by white stamens that draw in bees and other pollinators. Being self-fertile, it produces medium-sized pink and yellow fruits after flowering, which typically ripen in August.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 4.5L
- Height and Spread: 400cm (13ft) x 400cm (13ft) in 5-10 years
Features
This ornamental peach stands out for its vivid cerise blossoms, highlighted by white stamens that draw in bees and other pollinators. Being self-fertile, it produces medium-sized pink and yellow fruits after flowering, which typically ripen in August.
In milder areas, in sheltered conditions, it can be grown as a free-standing tree – but protect flowers from frost.
- Flowers: March- April
- Harvest: August
- Hardy
- All soil types
- South or West aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Protect blossom from frost
- Can be fan trained
- Prune after harvest