Peach ‘Rochester’

The best of the yellow-fleshed peaches for growing outdoors in the UK! Peach ‘Rochester’ flowers later in the season than most varieties, missing the early frosts that often ruin peach crops. The fruits that follow are particularly large, with soft, juicy flesh and a superb flavour. This variety is reliable, producing good crops that ripen in early August. Absolutely delicious eaten fresh from the tree!

The best of the yellow-fleshed peaches for growing outdoors in the UK! Peach ‘Rochester’ flowers later in the season than most varieties, missing the early frosts that often ruin peach crops. The fruits that follow are particularly large, with soft, juicy flesh and a superb flavour. This variety is reliable, producing good crops that ripen in early August. Absolutely delicious eaten fresh from the tree!

• Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot rootstocks:
• Mont Clare – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′)
• Torrinel – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of 3m (10′)
• Krymsk 86 – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)
• St. Julien – Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.