Most peach varieties bloom from mid to late March, which can lead to crop losses in the event of sudden cold snaps. The “Flamingo” peach variety was therefore specially bred to be frost hardy, so that its flowers can tolerate temperatures down to minus eight degrees Celsius.
What is the peach flamingo like and when is it harvested?
The “Flamingo” peach is a frost-hardy variety that tolerates flowers down to minus eight degrees Celsius. It is characterized by medium size, orange-red color, yellow juicy pulp and good taste. The harvest takes place from mid to late August.
Peach Flamingo with frost-hardy flowers
Contrary to popular belief, peaches are easy to grow in your own garden. Although peach trees are very heat-loving and sun-hungry, they also require a cold rest period in winter. The tree only produces flowers if this rest period is observed. The peach blossom is one of the first fruit blossoms of the year, but frostbite is not uncommon. To eliminate this problem, the “Flamingo” peach variety with frost-hardy flowers was bred in the Czech Republic at the beginning of the 1990s. However, the market launch in Germany only took place in 2010.
Harvest from mid to late August
Peaches of the Flamingo variety are characterized by
- a handy medium size
- orange-red color with little hair
- yellow, very juicy pulp
- as well as a good, typical peach taste.
Flamingo needs a location that is in full sun to at least partially shaded, which also offers sufficient protection from wind, drafts and cold. The peach also prefers loose soil that is rich in nutrient-rich humus. If the peach tree feels comfortable in its location, it can grow between three and four meters high and regularly delivers high yields. Compared to other peach varieties, the Flamingo peach is not only surprisingly resistant to flower frost, but can also be cultivated in almost all locations.
Prune peaches regularly
Furthermore, the “Flamingo” peach is self-pollinating, although of course another tree of this variety ensures better and higher yields. To prevent this from occurring, you should prune the tree after harvesting. Peaches grow on previous year's wood, so older branches and shoots always have to be trimmed. Otherwise, the tree puts too much energy into non-bearing wood and neglects fruiting.
Fertilize in spring
Regular fertilization is also important for a rich harvest. You should fertilize generously with nitrogen and potassium, for example in the form of compost, especially in spring. Manure (€56.00 on Amazon), horn shavings or commercially available fruit fertilizer are also suitable. Discolored leaves usually indicate a nutrient deficiency. However, the curl disease, which is common in peaches, can also be the cause.
Tips & Tricks
When choosing the location, make sure that another stone fruit should never follow a previous stone fruit. This can lead to serious damage to the young tree.
