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Plum Mirabelle Countess | Red Countess
Plum Mirabelle Countess | Red Countess

Plum Mirabelle Countess | Red Countess

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SKU: TR30000490
bare root | SJA root stock | 1.2m
£59.99
Available to order from autumn
12 litre pot | SJA root stock | 1.5m
£164.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
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Standard £7.99

Overview

With superb, round, deep red-purple fruits, the interior of 'Countess' is red to yellow with a wonderfully sweet, rich flavour. Excellent eating quality is guaranteed with the stone easily pulling away from the juicy flesh when ripe, but this plum can also be used in cooking. A profusion of white flowers in spring heralds the anticipation of plum puddings to come!

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: will tolerate most soils, except very chalky or badly drained
  • Rate of growth: slow growing
  • Ultimate size on St Julien A rootstock: 4 x 4m (12x12ft)
  • Flowering period: April to May
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Mirrabells and other stone fruits should be pruned in the summer because they are prone to a disease called Silver Leaf which enters through cuts. If you prune in late summer, the flow of sap is slowing down but is still running fast enough to seal up any wounds. Check and remove any damaged, diseased or broken branches.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Bare root plants are either wrapped in plastic bags or waxed paper where possible and then placed into a cardboard box.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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