Pyrus Doyenné Du Comice
£55.00
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notes
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.
Dimensions
12 L
Delivery
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Features
notes
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
Glossary