Our Top 5 Show-Stopping Apples To Plant This Season!

When considering planting an apple tree, it’s important to choose varieties that offer delicious fruit and contribute beauty to your garden throughout the year. Some apple varieties stand out for their unique characteristics, including vibrant flesh colours and stunning blossoms. Here’s a closer look at five extraordinary apple varieties—Tickled Pink, Rosette, Surprize, Apistar, and Beauty of Bath—focusing on their fruit and beautiful blossoms.

Tickled Pink

Fruit: Tickled Pink, also known as ‘Baya Marisa,’ is a visually striking apple with vivid pinkish-red flesh. It’s crisp, juicy, and has a balanced sweet-tart flavour, making it a favourite for fresh eating and cooking.

Blossom: In spring, Tickled Pink produces a profusion of deep pink to red blossoms, which are as captivating as the fruit itself. The blossoms add a vibrant splash of colour to any garden and attract pollinators, enhancing the overall biodiversity of your outdoor space.

Rosette

Fruit: Rosette is another stunning variety with flesh that ranges from light pink to deep red. It offers a sweet and tangy flavour profile with berry and citrus undertones, making it a standout for both eating fresh and cooking.

Blossom: Rosette’s blossoms are a delicate pale pink, adding a touch of softness and elegance to the spring garden. These blossoms not only look beautiful but also signal the promise of the unique pink-fleshed apples to come.

Surprize

Fruit: Surprize lives up to its name with a golden-yellow skin blushed with pink, and a surprising pink-orange flesh. Its flavour is a delightful blend of sweetness and citrus, making it a refreshing choice for fresh consumption.

Blossom: The Surprize apple tree blossoms are pale pink with a touch of white, giving them a classic and timeless appeal. These blossoms are particularly attractive to bees, helping to ensure good pollination and a healthy fruit set.

Apistar

Fruit: Apistar is known for its star-shaped core and its crisp texture combined with a sweet, slightly tart flavour. This unique appearance makes it perfect for decorative uses and as a tasty snack.

Blossom: Apistar’s blossoms are pure white, creating a stunning contrast against the dark branches in early spring. The simple yet beautiful flowers provide a preview of the striking star-shaped apples that will follow.

Beauty of Bath

Fruit: Beauty of Bath is an early-season apple known for its heavy crops of bright red and yellow fruits. The flesh is soft, juicy, and has a sweet-acidic flavour with unique notes. It’s best enjoyed straight from the tree due to its short shelf life.

Blossom: The Beauty of Bath tree is adorned with a profusion of white blossoms in the spring. These flowers not only enhance the tree’s visual appeal but also support pollinators, making this variety a delightful addition to any garden.

Why These Varieties?

Each of these apple varieties offers something unique—from the striking colours of Tickled Pink and Rosette to the star-shaped core of Apistar. Additionally, the blossoms of these trees provide an early spring spectacle, setting the stage for the fruit that will follow. They are perfect for those who want to combine beauty and utility in their garden or orchard.

Growing Your Own Show-Stopping Apples

Frank P Matthews offers a wide selection of apple trees, including these stunning varieties. Their trees are cultivated with care on their 450-acre Worcestershire nursery, ensuring that you receive high-quality specimens ready to thrive in your garden. Whether you’re planting in a small space or establishing a full orchard, these show-stopping apples are sure to make a lasting impression.