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Gorgeous peach / nectarine

Prunus persica
Gorgeous is a yellow-fleshed peach, well adapted to the English climate.

USDA identification images for Gorgeous

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Tree register

    We don't have any registered trees for this variety yet. If you have a Gorgeous tree you can register it here.

    Origins

    • Species: Prunus persica - Peach

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Orange / Red
    • Flower colour: Pink - dark
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Flowering month: March
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flesh colour: Golden / Yellow
    • Fruit size: Average

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Good
    • Fruit persistence: Normal ripening
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Picking month: July
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Experienced
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Attractive features: Attractive fruit
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
    • Site conditions: Sheltered site
    • Sunlight: Prefers full sun
    • Soil type: Normal
    • Pruning: No need to prune

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Hot (>30C / 86F)

    Other qualities

    • Peach leaf curl: Some susceptibility

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Gorgeous peach / nectarine trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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