Orange - Blood Orange 'Tarocco Ippolito'

Citrus sinensis

An Italian blood orange variety which ripens from July to August. Selected for its flavour and colour, both the flesh and skin is blushed red when ripe.

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Orange - Blood Orange 'Tarocco Ippolito'

A mid-season blood orange from Italy, the smooth skin blushed orange is easy to peel when fruit is ripe, while the vibrant colouration of the fruit and unusual sweetness makes this variety suitable for both eating fresh and serving as juice. Virtually seedless.
How to grow

Citrus trees need plenty of sun and good drainage, so a position in full sun in a raised garden bed is ideal. The roots of citrus grow close to the surface, so it’s best to mulch beneath the tree to avoid competition from other plants or weeds. Heavy feeders, fertiliser should be applied monthly to ensure they have nutrients available at all times. Apply blood and bone, dynamic lifter or a citrus fertiliser once a month, every month. Citrus will grow in all Australian climates. Use your Heat Zone (HZ) to determine the best varieties for your area. In cold areas, lemon, kumquat, mandarin and pummelo (orange x grapefruit) are ideal. ‘Buddha’s Hand’ only needs a HZ of 3+, while oranges and pink grapefruit do best in areas with a HZ of 4+. If planting in pots, select a pot at least 40cm wide and 50cm deep to allow room for the roots to grow and develop, and for more moisture and nutrients to be held. Always use a good-quality organic potting mix and fertilise regularly. Liquid feeds are also beneficial. Every two years you should either pot into a bigger pot, or repot with fresh potting mix after trimming the roots back by 5cm and reducing the top growth. Regular tip pruning throughout the year will help to reduce growth, otherwise prune to one arm’s length. A general rule of thumb for all citrus is that you should be able to reach the trunk in the middle of the tree without having to dive into the foliage.

Growing Information

Growing Needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: seasonal watering
Heat Zone: 6-7

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Cold Zone: 9b-11
Plant Characteristics
Type: Evergreen

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Height: 2m
Width: 2m
Fruiting: July-Aug
Pot Size:
Pot Size: Tree Pot

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