{"product_id":"apple-reine-des-reinettes-10-litre-pot-goblet","title":"Apple Reine Des Reinettes 10 Litre Pot Goblet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple 'Reine des Reinettes' – A Celebrated Continental Dessert Apple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalus domestica 'Reine des Reinettes' is a distinguished heritage dessert apple of French origin, long prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehandsome, golden-yellow fruit flushed with bright orange-red\u003c\/strong\u003e. The medium-sized apples carry firm, crisp, creamy flesh with a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, richly aromatic taste\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasingly balanced acidity that makes them a delight to eat fresh from the tree. One of the great classic European apple varieties, 'Reine des Reinettes' — known in Germany as 'Goldparmäne' — has been grown in orchards and gardens for centuries, offering beautiful spring blossom, a reliable autumn harvest, and fruit of exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Apple 'Reine des Reinettes'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperb Dessert Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sweet, rich, and aromatic with a well-balanced acidity; widely regarded as one of the finest eating apples available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bright golden-yellow skin with a vivid orange-red flush; visually striking both on the tree and in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Cropping\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reliably productive once established, delivering consistent yields of premium-quality fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Excellent eaten fresh, and also suitable for cooking, juicing, and light preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e – A centuries-old cultivar with a celebrated history across European orchards and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pretty white-pink flowers provide an ornamental spring display and attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid to late \u003cstrong\u003eOctober\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fruit at its best eaten shortly after picking or stored for a few weeks under cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003cbr\u003e\n'Reine des Reinettes' is not reliably self-fertile and crops best with a compatible pollination partner nearby. Suitable partners include varieties from pollination groups 2–4 (e.g. \u003cem\u003eCox's Orange Pippin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJames Grieve\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEgremont Russet\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight and Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal size depends on rootstock; typically \u003cstrong\u003e3–4m (10–13ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e in height and spread as a bush tree on a semi-dwarfing rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Site Your Apple 'Reine des Reinettes'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrchards \u0026amp; Kitchen Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawns \u0026amp; Large Borders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered Sunny Spots\u003c\/strong\u003e – Benefits from a warm, sheltered position to fully develop its flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining Against Walls or Fences\u003c\/strong\u003e (espalier or fan trained)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; performs best in deep loam and dislikes waterlogged or very sandy conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full sun in a warm, sheltered position is ideal for fruit to ripen fully and develop its characteristic sweetness and aroma.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e – Water regularly during the establishment period and during prolonged dry spells, particularly as fruit is swelling in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter pruning to build an open, well-structured canopy and maintain good productivity; summer pruning is recommended for trained forms to improve light penetration and air circulation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser or specialist fruit feed in early spring to support healthy growth and a good crop.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally a reliable performer; monitor for apple scab and mildew, and ensure good airflow through pruning to reduce disease risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalus domestica 'Reine des Reinettes' is a truly exceptional heritage dessert apple — beautiful in appearance, outstanding in flavour, and steeped in centuries of orchard history. For gardeners seeking a premium eating apple with real character and continental flair, it is an outstanding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656662360390,"sku":"174317","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/apple-reine-des-reinettes-10-litre-pot-goblet","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}