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- Peach Flamingo boasts frost-resistant flowers
- Peach flamingo with frost hardy flowers
- Harvest from mid to late August
- Cut peaches regularly
- Fertilize in spring
- Tips & Tricks
Peach Flamingo boasts frost-resistant flowers
Most peaches already bloom from the middle to the end of March, which can lead to harvest losses in case of sudden cold spells. The peach variety "Flamingo" was therefore bred specifically for frost hardiness, so that their flowers tolerate up to minus eight degrees Celsius.
Peach flamingo with frost hardy flowers
Contrary to popular belief, peaches can be grown very well in their own garden. Although peach trees are very warm-loving and sun-hungry, they also require a cold rest period in winter. The tree only flowers when this rest period is respected. The peach blossom is one of the first fruit blossoms of the year, but frostbite is not uncommon. In order to eliminate this problem, the peach variety "Flamingo" was bred out in the Czech Republic at the beginning of the 1990s with frost-hard blossoms. In Germany, however, the market launch took place in 2019.
Harvest from mid to late August
Peaches of the Flamingo variety are characterized by
Flamingo needs a full sun to at least partially shaded location, which also provides sufficient protection against wind, draft and cold. In addition, the peach prefers a loose soil that is rich in nutrient-rich humus. If the peach tree feels comfortable at its location, it can grow between three and four meters high and regularly yields high yields. Compared to other peach varieties, the peach flamingo is not only surprisingly resistant to flowering frost, but can be cultivated in almost all locations.
Cut peaches regularly
Furthermore, the peach "Flamingo" is self-pollinating, of course, another tree of this variety provides for better and higher yields. So that they do not fail, you should prune the tree after the harvest. Peaches bear on last year's woods, so that older branches and shoots must always be cut. Otherwise, the tree puts too much energy in non-bearing wood and neglects the fruiting.
Fertilize in spring
Also important for a rich harvest is the regular fertilization. They should fertilize abundantly with nitrogen and potassium, especially in the spring, for example in the form of compost. Also stable manure, horn shavings or commercial fruit fertilizers are well suited. Discolored leaves usually indicate a lack of nutrients. However, the common ragweed disease in peaches can be the cause.
Tips & Tricks
When selecting the location, make sure that no other stone fruit should ever follow a previous stone fruit. This can lead to serious damage to the young tree.