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Sanctus Hubertus plum trees

£38.75
Sanctus Hubertus plums
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Sanctus Hubertus is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Picking season: Early
  • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
  • Flowering group: 3
  • Awards: RHS AGM (former) 1993

One of the best cropping early-season plums.

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Sanctus Hubertus plum trees for sale

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  • BR11-year bare-root tree,St. Julien rootstock£38.75
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All about Sanctus Hubertus plum trees

Sanctus Hubertus is a good-cropping early-season blue / purple plum. It typically ripens in late July in the UK.

This is a dual-purpose variety. For eating fresh make sure the plums are fully ripe before picking, at which point they should have a fairly rich sweet flavour. For use in the kitchen pick them a bit earlier.

History

Despite the traditional-sounding name, Sanctus Hubertus is actually quite a recent plum variety, introduced in the 1960s. It is a cross between two old European varieties, Mater Dolorosa and Early Rues. It is named after Saint Hubert, a Bishop of Liege in the 9th century. 


Sanctus Hubertus characteristics

Growing

  • What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Sanctus Hubertus?Average
  • Is Sanctus Hubertus self-fertile?Not self-fertile
  • What flowering group is Sanctus Hubertus?3
  • Is Sanctus Hubertus good for pollinating others?Average
  • What climates is Sanctus Hubertus suitable for?Temperate climatesMild damp climates

Using

  • What season do you pick Sanctus Hubertus?Early
  • CroppingGood
  • How long can you keep Sanctus Hubertus in a fridge?1-3 days
  • Food usesEating freshCulinaryDual purpose

Problems

  • What is the overall disease resistance of Sanctus Hubertus?Average

Identification

  • Where does Sanctus Hubertus originate from?Belgium
  • When was Sanctus Hubertus first introduced?1950 - 1999
  • What colour is the blossom of Sanctus Hubertus?White
  • Fruit colourBlue - darkPurple - light
  • Flesh colourGolden / Yellow
  • Which awards has Sanctus Hubertus received?RHS AGM (former)

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