Fruit trees & bushes are dispatched when dormant until late March. With many accumulated orders still we will be in contact during March to arrange delivery or collection.
Grove’s Late Victoria
£19.50
A sport of Victoria that ripens later – about 10 days later. Has the same qualities as Victoria – an excellent dual purpose variety, large plums good to eat fresh. With its size good for cooking. Self fertile. Rootstock: St Julien A.
Picking time – late August / early September Pollination group – C
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