Flat peach / Paraguayo 'Ornella' 80-100 cm (Prunus persica var. platycarpa)
895 SEK
Unit price perFlat peach of the variety 'Ornella': current height 80–100 cm
Self-fertile but fruit setting is improved by proximity to other types of peach/nectarine.
Common names: Flat peach, Paraguayo, Donut peach, Saturn peach
Scientific name: Prunus persica var. platycarpa
Family: Rose family
History & use
Flat peach, also known as paraguayo, is an old form of peach with flat, sweet, and fragrant fruits. The 'Ornella' variety yields abundant harvests of juicy fruits with a fine balance between sweetness and acidity. The fruits are eaten fresh or used in desserts, jam, and baking.
The species has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for centuries and has recently become popular in more northern gardens thanks to its good fruits and decorative flowering.
Cultivation
Thrives in warm, sunny, and sheltered locations in well-drained, preferably lime-rich soil. Can be grown outdoors in the mildest parts of the country (zone 1-2) in a spot protected from cold winter winds or in a larger pot kept frost-free during winter.
Water evenly, especially during flowering and fruit setting. Prune carefully after harvest to encourage new fruit setting.
Characteristics
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: Sun
Height: 2–5 meters
Growing zone: 1-2
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Flat peach / Paraguayo 'Ornella' 80-100 cm (Prunus persica var. platycarpa)
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895 SEK
Unit price perFlat peach of the variety 'Ornella': current height 80–100 cm
Self-fertile but fruit setting is improved by proximity to other types of peach/nectarine.
Common names: Flat peach, Paraguayo, Donut peach, Saturn peach
Scientific name: Prunus persica var. platycarpa
Family: Rose family
History & use
Flat peach, also known as paraguayo, is an old form of peach with flat, sweet, and fragrant fruits. The 'Ornella' variety yields abundant harvests of juicy fruits with a fine balance between sweetness and acidity. The fruits are eaten fresh or used in desserts, jam, and baking.
The species has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for centuries and has recently become popular in more northern gardens thanks to its good fruits and decorative flowering.
Cultivation
Thrives in warm, sunny, and sheltered locations in well-drained, preferably lime-rich soil. Can be grown outdoors in the mildest parts of the country (zone 1-2) in a spot protected from cold winter winds or in a larger pot kept frost-free during winter.
Water evenly, especially during flowering and fruit setting. Prune carefully after harvest to encourage new fruit setting.
Characteristics
Longevity: Perennial
Growing position: Sun
Height: 2–5 meters
Growing zone: 1-2
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