Prunus persica var. nectarina 'Lord Napier' (F)

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  This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.

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Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in full sun and in a sheltered position. Compact forms such as 'Nectarella' can be grown in a container in a peat-free, John Innes No 2 compost. Nectarines are self-fertile, so a pollination partner is not needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed, but the resulting fruit is rarely as good a quality as the parent. They are usually propagated by grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

• Cottage and informal garden
• Wildlife gardens
• Wall side borders
• Edible fruit

Pruning

Train fan-trained and Prune established fans. Alternatively, grow as a free-standing tree; pruning is the same as that for pruning acid cherries

Pests

Aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and brown scale can be problematic, especially on wall-trained or glasshouse-grown nectarines

Diseases

Protect nectarines from peach leaf curl which is the main problem. Silver leaf, brown rot and replant disease can also occur