A blood orange with red-streaked flesh and a sweet berry-tinged flavour, the colour deepening where nights turn cold in winter. Fragrant and ornamental, it rewards a warm-temperate or Mediterranean garden.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Blood Orange
Botanically, Citrus sinensis 'Arnold Blood' is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Rutaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Blood Orange
Blood Orange suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Blood Orange does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Blood Orange is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Blood Orange after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Blood Orange in the garden
Blood Orange earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Blood Orange with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
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