How to Grow Apricot/Peach Mix
Helichrysum bracteatum
Your complete guide to growing Apricot/Peach Mix.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Apricot/Peach Mix
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Apricot/Peach Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack stone fruit trees
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Deep taproot brings nutrients to surface and provides potassium-rich mulch when cut
Natural fungicide properties help prevent bacterial and fungal diseases common in stone fruits
Attracts pollinators and repels moths and other flying pests
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects for pollination
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Deters ants, mice, and various flying pests that can damage fruit trees
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin which inhibits growth and can kill stone fruit trees
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, reducing fruit tree vigor and production
Both susceptible to similar fungal diseases and pests, increasing disease pressure
