🍒 Archangel Cherry Red Plant

🍒 Archangel Cherry Red Plant – Description

The Archangel Cherry Red is a strikingly beautiful and flavorful plant that brings the best of summer to your garden. Known for its vibrant, deep red blooms and bold, cherry-sweet fruits, the Archangel Cherry Red is perfect for gardeners looking to add both color and taste to their space. This plant produces a bountiful harvest of cherries that are perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, and other delicious homemade treats.

True to Wrights Market’s commitment to wholesome, locally grown food, the Archangel Cherry Red is both easy to grow and highly productive. It thrives in a variety of garden settings, from small backyard plots to larger homesteads, and can be grown as a companion to other fruits or even in containers. This cherry plant is the ideal addition for gardeners who want to enjoy the beauty of flowering plants and the rewards of homegrown fruit.

• Type: Fruit-bearing shrub or small tree

• Fruit: Juicy, bright red cherries

• Flavor: Sweet, tangy, and perfect for fresh eating or preserving

• Uses: Fresh eating, pies, tarts, jams, jellies, and more

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy shrub or small tree

• Mature Size: 3–5 feet tall and wide (if grown as a shrub)

• Harvest Time: Mid to late summer (depending on climate)

🌱 How to Care for the Archangel Cherry Red Plant

The Archangel Cherry Red is a perfect fit for Wrights Market customers looking for a productive, low-maintenance plant that will deliver sweet fruit year after year. Here’s how to keep it happy and thriving:

☀️ Sunlight:

• Prefers full sun, ideally 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day

• A sunny spot will encourage maximum fruit production and sweetness

🌾 Soil:

• Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil

• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0

• Enrich soil with organic compost or well-aged manure before planting

💧 Watering:

• Water the plant deeply once a week, especially during dry spells

• Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not soggy

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of fungal diseases

🌿 Pruning:

• Prune annually to maintain shape and improve airflow

• Pruning should be done in early spring before new growth begins

• Remove any dead or damaged branches and shape the plant for better light penetration

🍒 Fertilizing:

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth

• Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive leaf growth and reduced fruiting

🐛 Pest & Disease Care:

• Watch for common fruit tree pests like aphids, caterpillars, and cherry fruit flies

• Fungal diseases like powdery mildew can also be an issue, so ensure the plant has good air circulation

• Consider using organic pest control methods, such as neem oil or insecticidal soap, to protect your plant without harming the environment

❄️ Cold Sensitivity:

• Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8

• In colder climates, protect the plant in winter by mulching around the base or covering it with frost cloth

• Container-grown plants can be brought indoors during extreme cold spells for additional protection