Indian Blood Peach or Peche de Vigne

Indian Blood Peach aka Black Boy Peach is a hardy, old-style blood peach that thrives in Perth heat. With dark red skin and deep crimson flesh, it’s rich, juicy, and packed with flavour. This freestone variety grows well in the ground or a big pot and fruits without fuss in low-chill winters. Known for its strong, upright shape and reliable crop, it’s one of the easiest peaches to grow for home gardeners. The fruit is sweet with a tangy edge and perfect for fresh eating or cooking.

Features:
Ideal prune height: 2–3 m
pH range: 6.0–7.5
Sun preference: Full sun
Minimum pot size year 5: 45 L
Time to fruit: 2–3 years from seedling
Harvest period: Late summer
Notable traits: Low chill, red-fleshed, freestone, strong grower, heritage type

Give it sun, compost, and a light prune each year to keep it open and healthy. Fruit forms on new growth, so winter pruning helps boost next season’s crop. Mulch well and protect young trees from wind while they settle in. This variety is self-fertile and doesn’t need another tree to fruit.

If you want a tough, tasty peach that looks good and grows well in WA, this is it. Limited stock—these go fast every season.

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