{"product_id":"malus-domestica-pinkabelle-dwarf-pink-lady-apple","title":"Malus domestica 'Pinkabelle' PBR – Dwarf Pink Lady Apple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalus domestica 'Pinkabelle' PBR (Dwarf Pink Lady Apple)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturally dwarfing deciduous apple tree producing full-sized, crisp and juicy apples. Attractive pink to red skin surrounds flesh with a sweet, tangy flavour similar to Pink Lady.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite to pale pink blossoms appear in spring, followed by fruit ripening in autumn, generally around April to May depending on local conditions. Growing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2m tall and 1m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pinkabelle brings a home-grown apple harvest within reach of small gardens, courtyards and large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partially self-fertile, but crops more reliably with a compatible apple pollinator nearby, such as 'Leprechaun', 'Gala' or 'Granny Smith'. Flowering times need to overlap for effective cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during dry weather, particularly when growing in a container. Use a large pot with good drainage and mulch garden-grown trees, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2m high × 1m wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited to Ballarat's cold climate in a sunny, sheltered position. Protect spring blossom from late frosts, which can affect fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Navigators Nursery, your frost-hardy nursery near Ballarat, we carefully select plants suited to local conditions and help you choose productive trees for smaller gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navigators Nursery","offers":[{"title":"180mm Square","offer_id":67759066841258,"sku":null,"price":61.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/navigatorsnursery.shop\/products\/malus-domestica-pinkabelle-dwarf-pink-lady-apple","provider":"Navigators Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}