Sanguine de Savoie peach / dwarf nectarine
Prunus persica 'Sanguine de Savoie 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 - dark
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sanguine de Savoie peach /' dwarf nectarine (Prunus persica 'Sanguine de Savoie peach /') is a tree for food gardens, accents, and pollinator gardens. 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 and grown for eating fresh. The fruit is picked late in the season and keeps only 1 to 3 days. Fragrant dark pink blooms attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Pairs well with Chives, Nasturtium, and Calendula.