{"product_id":"nectarine-flavourtop-patio-mini-stem-5l-tree-10709504","title":"Nectarine 'flavourtop'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most popular nectarine varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious sweet\/tart freestone fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant pink spring blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown as a Patio Mini Stem tree, ideal for containers and small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular Nectarine ‘flavourtop’ 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting tips and hints:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig 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 \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca target=\"\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 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 \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca target=\"\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e like John Innes Peat Free no 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003ca\u003eClick \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to grow fruit trees guide\" href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/how-to-grow-fruit-trees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to view our full Fruit Tree Growing Guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e*Planting and flowering months below are subject to seasonal weather conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 5L Tree","offer_id":41450971955251,"sku":"10709504","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/10709504-Nectarine-Tree-Flavortop-IH--IH-05_1.jpg?v=1743075180","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/nectarine-flavourtop-patio-mini-stem-5l-tree-10709504","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}