Prunus persica ‘Melred’ Peach tree, Pink-Red flowering, height 70 - 80cm, 3 litre pot

Prunus persica ‘Melred’ is an unusual peach tree that beautifully combines ornamental value and fruit production. In early spring, often as early as March, this tree sprouts a striking, intense pink to red blossom. This rich bloom often appears before the leaves and makes the tree a real eye-catcher in the garden.

Besides being decorative, ‘Melred’ also produces delicious, sweet peaches. The fruits are small to medium-sized, with a yellowish-red skin and a pleasantly sweet flavour. They ripen around September and are suitable for eating fresh or processing. This combination of ornamental blossom and edible fruit makes this variety particularly popular with gardeners looking for the best of both worlds.

The tree grows compactly and is therefore very suitable for smaller gardens, but also for espaliers or as a tub plant on the terrace. It prefers a warm, sunny and sheltered spot, for example against a south-facing wall. Although ‘Melred’ is self-pollinating, the yield can be increased by manually pollinating during flowering.

Peach trees can be susceptible to curl disease in spring. In most cases, the tree will recover from this by itself, especially if it is planted in a good location. For a strong start and optimum growth, use a high-quality Planting soil when planting and fertilise annually with Organic fertiliser.

Why would you want to buy Prunus persica ‘Melred’?

✔ Striking pink to red spring blooms
✔ Combines ornamental value with edible fruits
✔ Self-pollinating variety
✔ Compact growth, suitable for small gardens
✔ Suitable for espalier or pot
✔ Sweet peaches with good flavour
✔ Early flowering, unique look in the garden

Pitch & care

Position: full sun, warm and sheltered
Soil: permeable, fertile soil
Water: water regularly during drought
Pruning: light pruning after harvest or in spring
Pollination: self-pollinating, manual pollination possible
Harvest: September
Hardiness: good, protect potted plants in severe frost

Specifications

Pot size: 3 litres
Height on delivery: approx. 70-80 cm
Number: 1 tree
Final height: approx. 2-3 metres
Flowering time: March-April
Harvest time: September
Pollination: self-pollinating
Position: sunny and sheltered
Special features: ornamental flowers and edible fruits

With Prunus persica ‘Melred’ you get a unique combination of ornamental and flavour: an early bloomer with beautiful colours and delicious peaches from your own garden. A perfect choice for those who want to enjoy both blossom and harvest.