'Victoria' Patio Plum Tree
The UK's favourite - reliable, versatile and delicious!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Patio Tree in a 4.5L Pot
60-90cm inc. pot on arrival
Dwarf rootstock
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'Victoria' Patio Plum Tree
- 'Victoria' plum is head tree grower John's top recommendation. Without hesitation. "It's by far the best plum, if not fruit tree....ever". He says "it's just so easy to grow and bears an enormous load of fruit, every year. The plums themselves are always plump, sweet and perfect for making jams with. You very rarely get pest problems and you have a decent length harvest period to look forward to."
- A heritage variety dating back to the Victorian era - it's been loved ever since for its extra large purple fruit with sweet, juicy yellow flesh.
- Dual-purpose plum: lovely eaten fresh but great for cooking too - the perfect excuse to make plum frangipane, tarts and crumble
- Super easy to grow and a prolifically heavy cropper - ideal for beginners
- Happy in most well-draining soils and prefers a sunny site
- Midseason harvest - August
- Self-fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators status for its benefits to bees
- All of our fruit trees are between 18 & 36 months old and will be professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Dwarf: Max size H1.5m x W1m
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the 'Victoria' patio plum tree is highly suitable for pot cultivation, provided it is planted in a 40 to 50-litre container.
How big does it get?
The 'Victoria' patio plum tree typically reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Victoria' plum tree requires a sunny spot, ideally receiving 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best fruit production.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Victoria' plum tree prefers a moist but well-drained, loamy soil, and it can tolerate heavier clay soils better than most other fruit trees.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Victoria' patio plum tree needs about 10 to 15 litres of water weekly, ensuring the soil is kept moist but not waterlogged during the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the victoria' patio plum tree requires pruning in mid-summer to minimise the risk of silver leaf disease. Light pruning is usually sufficient to maintain a compact size suitable for a pot.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Victoria' plum is hardy to H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, but it crops best when grown in a sunny, sheltered spot to protect its early blossoms from late spring frosts.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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