pear 'Red Sensation Bartlett'
pear ( syn. Pyrus pyrifolia 'Sensation' ) ( syn. Pyrus communis 'Sensation' )
‘Sensation’ is a red-skinned sport of 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' and in early to mid spring, a profusion of fragrant, creamy white flowers appear in clusters along its branches. As autumn arrives, this pear bears medium to large, thin-skinned, yellow fruits that gradually develop a dark red blush as they ripen. The white flesh of these pears is smooth, juicy, exceptionally sweet, and tender, and perfect as either a dessert or culinary pear.
Pollination information: Though partially self-fertile, this pear belongs to pollination group 3 and will produce a bigger crop if planted with another variety of pear. Ideally, this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group 2 as well.
Pollination information: Though partially self-fertile, this pear belongs to pollination group 3 and will produce a bigger crop if planted with another variety of pear. Ideally, this should come from the same pollination group, however it is possible to use one from group 2 as well.
How to care for pear Red Sensation Bartlett:
When planting your pear, prepare a hole up to three times the diameter of its root system. Fork over the base of the pit in readiness, incorporating plenty of organic matter into the backfill and planting hole.
Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.
Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in mid summer. After this has occurred thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster. Add a high-nitrogen feed in spring.
In August summer prune. Shorten any side shoots (or laterals) which are longer than 20cm (8in) back to three leaves. This will allow the sun to ripen the fruit and encourage more fruit buds. Make sure that the growth you’re cutting away feels firm to the touch.
The main prune should be done in the winter as long as it isn't frosty or freezing. Take out the 3D’s (dead, dying and diseased wood) and create an open shape. Then reduce the leaders back by a third. Aim to create an airy structure without any crisscrossing branches.
Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.
Pears naturally shed a small quantity of the developing fruits in mid summer. After this has occurred thin out the remaining pears, leaving one pear per cluster. Add a high-nitrogen feed in spring.
In August summer prune. Shorten any side shoots (or laterals) which are longer than 20cm (8in) back to three leaves. This will allow the sun to ripen the fruit and encourage more fruit buds. Make sure that the growth you’re cutting away feels firm to the touch.
The main prune should be done in the winter as long as it isn't frosty or freezing. Take out the 3D’s (dead, dying and diseased wood) and create an open shape. Then reduce the leaders back by a third. Aim to create an airy structure without any crisscrossing branches.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
bare root | QA root stock | 1.2m
£34.99
available to order from spring
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