Nectarine Tree 'Flavortop'
Nectarine Tree 'Flavortop'

Nectarine Tree 'Flavortop'

Lignum nectarinum

The Nectarine ‘Flavortop’ is a compact, self-fertile variety perfect for small gardens or patio containers. It produces delicious, sweet/tart freestone fruit with vibrant red skin and yellow flesh, complemented by fragrant pink blossoms in spring. Enjoy abundant harvests while enhancing your outdoor space.

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1 x 5L Tree

10709504

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Plants £4.95 - All our plants are dispatched directly from our nursery. Plants showing as 'In Stock' on the individual product page will be dispatched by our expert nursery team within 48 hours of placing your order (orders placed Sunday to Thursday). Dispatching 5 days a week.

We avoid sending plants in the post over the weekend to ensure they arrive with you in the freshest condition.

For 'Pre-Orders' please refer to the estimated delivery date on each product page. Further details can be found in the table below of when we send different plant orders out.

Key Features

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Hardy

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Product Information

Eventual Height:

3m/10ft

Position:

Full Sun

Product Varieties:

Fruit Trees, Nectarine Trees

Growing Type:

["Patio Tree"]

Plant Type:

Perennial

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Harvest

Harvest
  • One of the most popular nectarine varieties
  • Delicious sweet/tart freestone fruit
  • Fragrant pink spring blossom
  • Self-fertile
  • Grown as a Patio Mini Stem tree, ideal for containers and small gardens

Popular Nectarine ‘Flavortop’ is a prolific cropper, producing plenty of large firm freestone fruit with red skins and delicious yellow flesh. Grown as a Patio Mini Stem tree, it’s perfect for a patio container or small garden, with fragrant pink blossom in spring to add to its appeal.

Each year, after the fruiting in late summer, the head of these plants can be pruned as they are grafted on a short stem and have had their leaders removed to create a well-branched structure.

Avoid pruning during autumn or winter as this may promote silver leaf and bacterial diseases. Trim shoots by about half, eliminating any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.

How you will receive your plants:

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.

Can’t plant straight away?

Place the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Planting tips and hints:

Planting in the ground:

Dig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. When backfilling, mix in a soil improver such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.

Planting in containers:

Choose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality loam-based compost like John Innes Peat Free no 3.

Click here to view our full Fruit Tree Growing Guide.

*Planting and flowering months below are subject to seasonal weather conditions.

How to grow

General Tips:

  • Choose the Right Location: Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Ensure there’s adequate space for growth.
  • Timing: Best to plant bare root trees in late autumn to early spring, while potted trees can be planted throughout the growing season.

Bare Root Trees

  • Preparation: Soak roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole that is wider and deeper than the root system (around 60cm wide and 45cm deep).
  • Planting: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union (swelling where the tree was grafted) is level with the soil surface. Backfill with a mix of soil and organic matter, gently firming as you go to eliminate air pockets.
  • Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil. Keep the soil moist (but not waterlogged) during the establishment period (first year).
  • Mulching: Apply a 5-10cm layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Potted Trees (Up to 10 Litres)

  • Preparation: Water the tree a day before planting to ensure it's hydrated. Choose a hole slightly larger than the pot (around 15-30cm wider and 15cm deeper).
  • Planting: Remove the tree from its pot gently. If roots are tightly bound, loosen them slightly. Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Backfilling: Fill in with soil, gently packing it around the roots to eliminate air pockets.
  • Watering: Water well after planting, ensuring the root ball is saturated. Continue to water regularly, especially during dry spells, until established.
  • Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

Guide To Plant Sizes

7cm-10L Potted Shrubs

Trees, shrubs, perennials and climbers come in a range of pot sizes. Available through the year, they will be sent to you well packed for plant protection during transit. The appearance of your plant will vary depending on the season in which they are purchased. As a rule of thumb, the larger the pot, the larger the plant growth. Each increase in pot size means roughly another year’s growth for better instant impact.

Bare Root

Several of our plants come supplied as bare roots. Despite appearances, they are alive and well. They have been previously grown in the ground and lifted when dormant throughout the winter months, so that when you receive them they are strong, full of energy and ready to be planted out. This is our most economical way to buy many plant varieties including roses, strawberries, trees and bushes. Soak well prior to planting in their final position.

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