BBC Gardeners' World

Plant overview

An exceptional self-fertile, sweet cherry with large dark red or black fruit. White flowers appear in mid-spring, followed by delicious, juicy cherries which are ready for picking in late July. It is a vigorous grower, starting with an upright habit, spreading as it matures. An early and prolific cropper that also makes a good pollinator for other cherries.

• Postition: West , South
• Soil Type: Acid , Alkaline (Chalky) , Normal , Light Sandy (dries out quickly) , Heavy Clay (remains damp)
• Soil PH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Ease of maintenance: Easy
• Fragrant: No
• Spring Colour: white
• Summer Colour: medium green
• Autumn Colour: medium green
• Winter Colour: not-applicable
• Leaf Colour: Green
• Poisonous: No
• Evergreen: No
• Season of interest: Winter, All Year Round, Summer, Spring, Autumn

Garden care

When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker.