I'm really eager to grow donut peaches (Saturne variety) in Scotland, specifically on my sheltered south-facing balcony that gets a lot of summer sun. Is there a place that sells them grafted onto dwarf rootstock so I can keep them in containers that I can easily move indoors during the winter? Would appreciate any tips or recommendations!
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You actually don’t necessarily need a dwarf rootstock to grow peaches in containers. Peaches don’t grow that big generally. I’ve got a couple of seed-grown trees, and the potted one stays pretty small. It still produces fruit, though not huge amounts—maybe half a dozen or so each year.
You can find Saturne Peach Trees at Chris Bowers & Sons for about £29.95. They typically supply them bare root from autumn to spring, and pot-grown during the summer. Just keep in mind the size, as they can grow quite large!
Unfortunately, they’ll get too big for my balcony, but thank you for the tip!
Oh that’s awesome! I have some peach stones saved up, so I’ll definitely give that a shot!