tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post7166264100546787909..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Crimson Leaf Patio Peach TreeJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63107652171878128922013-08-21T09:19:05.966+01:002013-08-21T09:19:05.966+01:00I was torn between this and the bay trees, I'd...I was torn between this and the bay trees, I'd have been happy with either. In fact, it was very hard to choose as there's some great products on the website.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46315999639495197162013-08-20T16:05:14.219+01:002013-08-20T16:05:14.219+01:00Lovely choice of product to review! As you know, I...Lovely choice of product to review! As you know, I chose Bay Trees :)Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252983027018111307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25718684741848025592013-08-19T12:33:29.520+01:002013-08-19T12:33:29.520+01:00It's certainly attractive. Even if it doesn...It's certainly attractive. Even if it doesn't produce any peaches, it's a lovely addition to the garden.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-41319317078695302402013-08-19T12:31:11.779+01:002013-08-19T12:31:11.779+01:00I'm really pleased with it. I'm sure it wi...I'm really pleased with it. I'm sure it will flourish, I'm looking forward to seeing if it produces a crop of peaches, I'll keep you posted.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75423616790223564262013-08-19T10:28:30.289+01:002013-08-19T10:28:30.289+01:00Looks smashing :) I love how pretty the leaves are...Looks smashing :) I love how pretty the leaves are as well as hopefully providing you with a good harvest.<br /><br />the-urban-cottage.blogspot.co.ukJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877883607133338348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-53799613243371277732013-08-18T20:58:10.726+01:002013-08-18T20:58:10.726+01:00What a happy and healthy looking specimen Jo. Hope...What a happy and healthy looking specimen Jo. Hope that it flourishes for you and that you enjoy a crop of juicy peaches before long.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-50772617339574937092013-08-18T09:57:43.293+01:002013-08-18T09:57:43.293+01:00Bubblewrap is a good idea. I usually use fleece fo...Bubblewrap is a good idea. I usually use fleece for winter protection but it's not always successful.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45242249437747490692013-08-18T09:51:15.171+01:002013-08-18T09:51:15.171+01:00We wrap our fruit tree pots in bubblewrap over win...We wrap our fruit tree pots in bubblewrap over winterSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81311900505875861762013-08-18T09:12:48.588+01:002013-08-18T09:12:48.588+01:00I think it's becoming more common to order mos...I think it's becoming more common to order most things on line these days, and that includes plants. I don't often order plants this way, I must admit, but I probably will do in the future.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9914650734745049552013-08-17T22:42:11.502+01:002013-08-17T22:42:11.502+01:00That is a pretty tree. I've never ordered plan...That is a pretty tree. I've never ordered plants on-line before but after reading your recommendation I think I'kk take a look. Amanda xEight by Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223904105860305356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-78656608414898589552013-08-17T18:55:55.619+01:002013-08-17T18:55:55.619+01:00I think plants grown in pots are more susceptible ...I think plants grown in pots are more susceptible to problems in winter than those grown in the ground, so I think it is probably wise to give it whatever help is available to stay well. The greenhouse and fleece is probably a very good idea.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-26444820483950158542013-08-17T16:14:13.483+01:002013-08-17T16:14:13.483+01:00I had some lemon trees that were labelled "wi...I had some lemon trees that were labelled "winter hardy in the UK" but over several winters, even with fleece protection, they gradually keeled over. I rescued the last tree, (they were all in pots), repotted it and brought it inside where it lives behind glass on the stairwell outside my flat. I think erring on the safe side is a v good idea! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73297713977113429382013-08-17T13:45:57.448+01:002013-08-17T13:45:57.448+01:00This tree is ideal for my garden, or any garden, w...This tree is ideal for my garden, or any garden, where space is an issue. It fits in really well, and as the leaves are so beautiful, it's ornamental too. I'm looking forward to having my own peaches to pick.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57317972755406413582013-08-17T13:16:44.175+01:002013-08-17T13:16:44.175+01:00Oh....what a delightful little tree. I totally agr...Oh....what a delightful little tree. I totally agree, the leaves are a wonderful colour.<br /><br />It's great when things are packaged properly, so many times I've received plants that have been battered about and arrive half dead and dried out.<br /><br />And just think....peaches! mmmmm xxxx<br />Snowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-81307958159764332332013-08-17T08:56:48.275+01:002013-08-17T08:56:48.275+01:00I love the colour of the leaves, that's what d...I love the colour of the leaves, that's what drew me to it. It's perfect for the patio, compact but good looking and it will hopefully, supply me with a peach or two.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-63196247461041671132013-08-17T08:54:26.477+01:002013-08-17T08:54:26.477+01:00I was really impressed with the company, especiall...I was really impressed with the company, especially the speed of delivery and how well packaged the tree was. I can sit back now and wait for my peach harvest.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-72569243815380306922013-08-17T08:52:09.273+01:002013-08-17T08:52:09.273+01:00This tree is supposed to be totally winter hardy, ...This tree is supposed to be totally winter hardy, but I may move it in to the greenhouse just to be on the safe side. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-67054857496392459002013-08-17T08:49:36.811+01:002013-08-17T08:49:36.811+01:00I really like this tree as it's ornamental as ...I really like this tree as it's ornamental as well as, hopefully, productive. This can, apparently, grow to a height of about 1.2 metres.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-56635678883050017182013-08-17T08:44:21.477+01:002013-08-17T08:44:21.477+01:00I'm sure you'll be pleased with whatever y...I'm sure you'll be pleased with whatever you decide to choose. I'm looking forward to the day I can harvest some juicy peaches.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11982722872338170452013-08-17T08:42:21.676+01:002013-08-17T08:42:21.676+01:00I thought it was quite unusual with leaves the col...I thought it was quite unusual with leaves the colour they are. I'm looking forward to tasting the fruit now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84330949048857077812013-08-17T08:02:32.309+01:002013-08-17T08:02:32.309+01:00That is an amazing tree... Love it!That is an amazing tree... Love it!tlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-2872088328120969472013-08-17T07:34:44.443+01:002013-08-17T07:34:44.443+01:00It seems that you made a good choice here with bot...It seems that you made a good choice here with both the company and product. <br />As you say it's a wonderful looking tree and it'll be interesting to see how it fares. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-57845512162306209622013-08-16T21:26:55.842+01:002013-08-16T21:26:55.842+01:00It's lovely. It will be interesting to see wh...It's lovely. It will be interesting to see what colour the leaves turn in autumn. Will you be keeping it under cover during the winter? I've lost a couple of peaches in pots, and I'm wondering if it was because they didn't like the cold.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-8536449212231072802013-08-16T19:30:58.990+01:002013-08-16T19:30:58.990+01:00The leaves are a lovely colour. I have a patio pea...The leaves are a lovely colour. I have a patio peach though the leaves on that are just your standard green,not quite as exotic looking as yours I'm also pretty sure they can grow to about 6ft you know, I'm sure that's what it says on the label of mine. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-61207960284481104462013-08-16T18:51:04.961+01:002013-08-16T18:51:04.961+01:00I was approached by this company too and agreed to...I was approached by this company too and agreed to review a product but my choice escallonia Apple Blossom was out of stock. I actually chose it months ago but I don't think the company was ready to start the review project so I now have to choose something else which is a shame as I had earmarked a spot in my sister's garden for the shrub.<br /><br />I hope your peach goes on to be productiveSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com