Peach

Prunus persica Bonanza

• Position: full sun
• Soil: deep, moist but well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Flowering period: March to April
• Flower colour: pink
• Other features: ideal for a small garden
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  A dwarf variety that produces numerous yellow peaches in July. A great variety for a small garden as it only reaches 1.5m (5ft) tall. Peaches can be grown successfully in most areas of Britain and can withstand the cold. However they dislike too much rain and windy areas and need plenty of heat and sun to ripen the fruit. Plant against a warm, south-facing wall for best results.
  
  
• Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.