apricot 'Robada' (PBR)
apricot
A standout apricot for UK growers. Its large, high-quality, freestone fruits boast a vibrant red blush over orange flesh, promising...
12 litre pot | SJA root stock | 1m
£189.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
A standout apricot for UK growers. Its large, high-quality, freestone fruits boast a vibrant red blush over orange flesh, promising an excellent, flavourful reward from mid July. Beyond its fruitful attributes, 'Robada' shines as one of the best apricots for spring blossom (pollination group 3). The blooms are distinguished by slightly larger, bright white petals delicately veined with a hint of pink. Developed in California, 'Robada' has proven itself as one of the more dependable varieties for the UK climate.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for apricot Robada (PBR):
When planting your apricot, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. In exposed positions, consider growing against or training on a sheltered, sunny wall, or stake firmly, keeping the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells. Protect blooms from late frost by covering the plant with a double layer of horticultural fleece, and prune in summer to reduce the risk of disease.
Please note:
This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
