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Bonfire Patio Peach Plant Information
About The Bonfire Patio Peach Plant
You Don't Need to Move To The Country To Eat a Lot of Peaches...
You just need to add a Bonfire Patio Peach Tree to your garden! This plant is a staff favorite for it's compact size, high output, and showy, pinkish-crimson flowers (and because it gets us singing the 1996 hit song "Peaches" by The Presidents of The United States of America).
This fiery spectacle of a plant brings any outdoor space to life. The Bonfire Patio Peach has "patio" in its name because it's great for small spaces — it thrives in containers and that brings life — and peaches! — to your space.
Why You'll Love It:
- Container-Friendly: No yard? No problem! This peach tree is happy in a container on your porch, patio, or stoop.
- Pretty From Spring to Fall: From vibrant pink blossoms in spring to lush, red foliage (hence the bonfire name), this plant has interest for most of the year.
- Easy-Peasy: Low maintenance? Check! The Bonfire Patio Peach keeps it simple, so you can relax and enjoy.
- Prolific Peaches: We're not saying you'll have millions of peaches, but this plant will produce a good amount of tasty fruits!
Bonfire Patio Peach Plant Details
Mature Height:
4-5 ft.
Mature Width:
4-5 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Harvest Time:
Summer
Botanical Name:
Prunus persica 'Bonfire'
Grows Well In Zones:
5-8 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, LA, OR, WA
Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors
(Hardy down to -10° F)
Watering Requirements
Water newly planted trees weekly, providing 1-2 inches of water. Once established, reduce watering frequency but ensure deep watering when you do water, especially during fruit development and dry periods.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant fruit. Tolerates some light shade, but excessive shading can lead to weak growth, fewer blossoms, and reduced fruit yield.
Humidity Requirements
Peach trees tolerate low to moderate humidity, but high humidity can cause leaf spot infections if air circulation around the plant is poor.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
Can you grow a Bonfire Patio Peach Tree in a container?
Absolutely! The Bonfire Patio Peach is ideal for small outdoor spaces like balconies and decks due to its compact size. For best growth, plant it in a 15-to-20-gallon container with drainage holes, water whenever the top 2 inches of soil feel dry, and apply a slow-release fruit tree fertilizer once each spring.
Do Bonfire Patio Peach Trees need another tree to set fruit?
Bonfire Patio Peach Trees are self-fertile, meaning a single tree will bloom and set fruit all on its own. While a second tree isn't required, planting another nearby or gently hand-pollinating the flowers with a soft brush can help increase your fruit yield.
What chill hours does a Bonfire Peach Tree require?
Bonfire Patio Peach Trees require 250-400 winter chill hours (32°F–45°F) to trigger spring flowering. Because container-grown roots are more vulnerable to freezing in colder climates (Zones 5–6), protect dormant potted trees by wrapping the container in burlap or moving it to an unheated garage or shed.
Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
Fiberglass Planters
No Exterior Planter
Mexia
Lightweight fiberglass with a drainage hole and removable stopper
Grow Pot
Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Bonfire Patio Peach Plant
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
Additional Resources
- Video: Workshop Tutorial 1
- Video: Workshop Tutorial 2
- Video: Workshop Tutorial 3
- Peach Trees 101: Care
- How to Care for Outdoor Plants Until They’re Ready for Spring Planting
- Patio Gardening 101: Growing in Containers
- Gardening 101: How to Determine Sunlight in Your Garden
- Gardening 101: How to Water Your Garden
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Outdoor Ready
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