{"product_id":"plum-prunus-domestica-victoria","title":"Plum \/ Prunus domestica 'Victoria'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic, heavy‑cropping plum with sweet, juicy fruit perfect for eating and cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrunus domestica \u003cstrong\u003e‘Victoria’\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most famous and widely grown plum variety, cherished for its \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally sweet, juicy fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ereliable, heavy crops\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plums are medium‑sized with \u003cstrong\u003egolden flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ered‑purple skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, ripening from \u003cstrong\u003elate August to early September\u003c\/strong\u003e. Delicious eaten fresh, they are also excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ebaking, jams, chutneys, and desserts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis self‑fertile variety is ideal for home gardens and orchards, producing consistent yields even in cooler, wetter climates. Its spring blossom is highly attractive to pollinators, while the tree’s manageable size and strong disease resistance make it easy to grow and maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Popular_plum_tree_varieties\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eClassic plum variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the UK \u0026amp; Ireland’s favourite garden plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Sweet_plum_varieties\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSweet, juicy fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for eating fresh or cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Heavy_cropping_fruit_trees\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHeavy cropping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable yields every year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Self_fertile_plum_trees\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eSelf‑fertile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — produces fruit without a pollinator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Hardy_fruit_trees_for_Ireland\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eHardy \u0026amp; easy to grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent performance in Irish conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self‑fertile (benefits from nearby plums for even heavier crops)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August to early September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, juicy, golden flesh with red‑purple skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well‑drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in summer to maintain shape and encourage fruiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy throughout Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Garden Centre \u0026 Hedging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58189210550656,"sku":"MGC-0004","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/8157\/5040\/files\/victoriaplumtree.jpg?v=1780397508","url":"https:\/\/murphysgardencentrehedging.com\/products\/plum-prunus-domestica-victoria","provider":"MURPHYS GARDEN CENTRE AND HEDGING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}