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Blenheim Red

A more highly coloured sport of Blenheim Orange.

Origin: Worcestershire UK, 1966

Pollination: Blenheim Red is a self-sterile triploid and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Blenheim Red apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Blenheim Red

A more highly coloured sport of Blenheim Orange discovered by F E Wastie at Welland, Malvern, Worcestershire, UK in 1966. Please see Blenheim Orange for further detail.

Characteristics of Blenheim Red apple trees

UseDual Cul & Des
ColourFlushed
FlavourNutty
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeLate Sep/Early Oct
Season of useOct-Dec
Tree vigourVigorous
Tree habitUpright-spreading
Fruit-bearingPartial tip-bearer
CroppingErratic
Disease resistanceScab - Susceptible
Mildew - Resistant
Pollination date12
Pollination groupD
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile triploid
PollinatorsPollination partners