Apple ‘Core Blimey’

Reminiscent of the ever popular Cox, but much easier to grow. Apple ‘Core Blimey’ produces attractive red fruits with a crisp, juicy texture and a delicious, aromatic flavour. It has been bred for good disease resistance and strong vigour making it suitable for growing in almost any area of the UK. Fruits can be harvested from October and store through to January.

• Apple rootstocks:
• M27 – Extreme dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 1.5m (5′)
• M9/ Pajam 9/ P9 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 2.5m (8′)
• M26 – Dwarf reaching a mature height of 2.5-3m (8-10′)
• M6 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10′)
• MM106 – Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13′)

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner. Pollination Group 3 – Eating Apple

Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 5 years.

Useful links:

How to grow fruit trees Fruit rootstock guide

Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.