Garden Lady peach / dwarf nectarine
Prunus persica 'Garden Lady peach /'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Open
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink - light
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Garden Lady peach /' dwarf nectarine (Prunus persica 'Garden Lady peach /') is a tree for food gardens, borders, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone. The light pink spring flowers are fragrant and draw bees and butterflies. The early fruit is grown for fresh eating and has good flavor.
Pairs well with Chives, Nasturtium, and Calendula.