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nectarine 'Fantasia'
nectarine 'Fantasia'

nectarine 'Fantasia'

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'Fantasia', a self-fertile, freestone nectarine variety, adorns spring with delicate pink blossoms that transform into a luscious offering of sweet, juicy...

bare root | Mont Clare rootstock |1.2m
£39.99
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description

'Fantasia', a self-fertile, freestone nectarine variety, adorns spring with delicate pink blossoms that transform into a luscious offering of sweet, juicy red and yellow-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Known for its resilience to frost, this nectarine blooms later in the season, minimising susceptibility to frost damage and ensuring a bountiful mid-August harvest. Renowned for thriving in the UK climate, its large, delectable fruits deliver a melt-in-the-mouth texture and an exceptionally rich, sweet flavour.

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

How to care for nectarine Fantasia:

When planting your nectarine, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. In exposed positions, consider growing against or training on a sheltered, sunny wall, or stake firmly, keeping the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells. Protect blooms from late frost by covering the plant with a double layer of horticultural fleece, and prune in summer to reduce the risk of disease.

Please note:

This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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