Rubira is also known as the "blood peach"
The peach variety Rubira remains comparatively small and achieved, freely planted in the garden, an average height of about two meters. Due to its small size, the variety is also suitable for cultivation in a tub. Rubira is particularly noticeable because of the reddish colored foliage and, in spring, the magnificent and luscious pink flowers. Rubira blooms very late for a peach, only between May and June. The later fruits are also deep red, which is why this peach is also known as "blood peach".
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Intense peach taste
Rubira fruits are not very sweet, but have a pronounced peach aroma and are therefore particularly suitable for canning. Due to its taste, the strain is occasionally used as well offered as "wild peach". In order to be able to harvest abundantly, Rubira must be pruned vigorously on a regular basis. This measure also contributes to the fact that, although fewer fruits are formed, they become larger and also sweeter.
Prune the peach tree properly
Every year in spring, before they bloom, peach trees be vigorously pruned. Otherwise the harvest will not be very abundant or, as in the case of the Rubira variety, the fruits will taste less sweet and aromatic. With this type of peach in particular, the cut is important simply because it improves the taste. And this is how you proceed:
- Cut the sapling back to three to four main shoots
- Shorten or cut back shoots that have borne in the last year
- Thinning out non-load-bearing wooden shoots
Rubira needs a lot of sun
The Rubira peach variety comes from Californian seedlings that are used to a lot of warmth and sun. This also applies to this rarity, which needs as much sun and warmth as possible. Optimal is one location in full sun and sheltered from the wind with a humus-rich, loose soil. In addition, the tree must be regularly and vigorously watered, especially when it is dry. Like other peaches, Rubira is self-pollinating. In addition, the variety is rootless, i. H. it is usually not grafted onto foreign roots. Compared to other peach varieties Rubira is not very susceptible for various diseases and pests such as B. the green peach aphid.
Tips & Tricks
Rubira is a beautiful ornamental peach that will be a real feast for the eyes in your garden. However, if the fruit is more important to you, you should switch to another, higher-yielding and tastier variety.