Apricot ‘Flavourcot’® has been specifically bred to thrive in the UK climate which is typically cooler than apricot’s preferred conditions, enabling you to product large crops of the sumptuous orange-red coloured fruits from August. The outstanding colour, texture and flavour of this apricot variety are perfect for cooking and using for tasty desserts, jams and other treats. Of course, eaten fresh they are just as delicious. Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot rootstocks: Peach Seedling – dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′) Mont Clare – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′) Torrinel – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of 3m (10′) Krymsk 86 – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′) St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14’) This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner. Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years. Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
Growing Information
Plant apricot trees in rich fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. A south facing position is preferable to provide the spring flowers with protection from damaging frosts. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. If the tree is to be bush trained then drive a stake into the ground prior to planting. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. For wall trained apricots attach support wires to the wall prior to planting. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake or support wires, and water well.
