Planting a Potted 'Bonfire' Peach: Ground Is Better

Your 'Bonfire' peach in a pot will thrive once planted in the ground. Here's how to do it right.

Planting Steps

1. Loosen soil in a 5-foot diameter circle — not just the planting hole.
2. Remove tree from pot; gently untangle circling roots.
3. Plant so the topmost major root is 1 inch below soil surface.
4. Backfill with native soil; water deeply.
5. Mulch 2–3 inches, keeping it off the trunk.

What to Expect

'Bonfire' is prized for purple foliage and showy pink flowers. The fruit is small, edible, but not flavorful — it's an ornamental peach. Full sun and well-drained soil give the best leaf color.

Get it out of the pot and into the ground. It'll reward you with years of spring drama.