Eventual height & spread
apricot Flavorcot ('Bayoto') (PBR)
apricot [Flavorcot] ( syn. Prunus armeniaca 'Bayoto'PBR )
- 9 litre pot | Myrobalan root stock |1.2m
- £59.99
- available to order from spring
- bare root | Myrobalan root stock | 1.2m
- £49.99
- available to order from spring
Delivery options
- Standard £7.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
'Flavorcot' is a remarkable self-fertile apricot variety known for producing superbly flavoured, egg-shaped fruits even from a young age. Pink-tinged, white blossom appears in early spring, followed by striking yellow-orange fruits with a red flush, ripening in late July in sunny, sheltered positions such as a south-facing wall . While 'Flavorcot' is relatively hardy, hand-pollination with a soft brush is beneficial due to its early flowering. To ensure a successful crop, protecting the blossom with horticultural fleece is still recommended when severe or prolonged cold is forecast.
When planting your apricot, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole. Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up. In exposed positions, consider growing against or training on a sheltered, sunny wall, or stake firmly, keeping the base weed-free. Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support growth and fruiting and provide regular watering during hot, dry spells. Protect blooms from late frost by covering the plant with a double layer of horticultural fleece, and prune in summer to reduce the risk of disease.
Goes well with
Biofleece plastic free plant fleece - 30gsm
2.1m × 5m
£20.99
In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)