{"product_id":"prunus-persica-honey-red-fruit-bush-7-5ltr-pot","title":"Prunus Persica 'Honey Red' Fruit Bush - 7.5Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePeach ‘Honey Red’ (Prunus persica) – Dwarf Peach Tree - 7.5Ltr Pot \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach ‘Honey Red’ is a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003edwarf peach tree\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines ornamental charm with delicious home-grown fruit. Its \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive red foliage, soft pink spring blossom, and sweet aromatic peaches\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a superb choice for patios, balconies, and smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking \u003cstrong\u003edecorative red foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e adds colour and interest through the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasses of \u003cstrong\u003epink blossom in March and April\u003c\/strong\u003e, attracting bees and pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces \u003cstrong\u003esweet, aromatic orangey-red peaches\u003c\/strong\u003e in late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact dwarf growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for containers, patios, and small garden borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile\u003c\/strong\u003e, so no pollination partner is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance with minimal pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for beginner fruit growers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeach ‘Honey Red’ (Prunus persica) is a compact fruit tree that brings both \u003cstrong\u003eornamental beauty and delicious harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e to the garden. The tree is particularly valued for its \u003cstrong\u003erich red foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, which creates a striking contrast against the masses of \u003cstrong\u003esoft pink blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e that appear in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the season progresses, the blossom gives way to \u003cstrong\u003esweet, aromatic peaches with orangey-red skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically ready for harvesting from \u003cstrong\u003eAugust to September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits are perfect for enjoying fresh or adding to desserts, providing the pleasure of home-grown produce even in smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003enaturally compact and slow-growing habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, Peach ‘Honey Red’ is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003elarge containers on balconies or terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also fitting neatly into smaller garden borders. 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