Prunus persica 'Michelini' (Peach)

Common name: Michelini Peach

Description: This vigorous and hardy peach variety produces abundant crops of medium to large, round fruits measuring 7-8cm in diameter. The fruits display an attractive pinkish-red blush over a light yellow background, creating a beautiful colour contrast on the tree. The flesh is white, sweet, and deliciously fragrant with good taste quality, making it excellent for fresh eating. The tree produces typical peach blossoms in spring - clusters of pink flowers that appear before the leaves emerge, creating a spectacular early-season display. Fruits ripen in mid-August, providing a late-season harvest when many other stone fruits have finished.

Other benefits: self-fertile variety requiring no pollination partner, exceptionally productive in most environments, beautiful spring flowering display

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the spring blossoms

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3-4m x 3-4m

Position: full sun for best fruit production; benefits from shelter from strong winds

Soil pH: adaptable to various well-drained soils; performs best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions (pH 6.0-7.0)

Moisture: regular watering during growing season, particularly when fruits are developing; requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to approximately -15°C; suitable for most UK growing regions

Fruit details: Medium-large round fruits with pinkish-red skin over yellow background; white flesh is sweet and aromatic; considered to be freestone or semi-freestone type