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Deep Red Flesh | Exceptional Sweetness | A Standout Collector's Variety
Country Roads is a distinctive dragon fruit variety prized for its deep red to magenta flesh, attractive pink-red skin and sweet, tangy flavour. With its green-tipped fins and substantial fruit, it is an appealing addition to a diverse dragon fruit collection.
One of La Verne Nursery seedlings
Skin: Dark pink to red with contrasting green-tipped fins
Flesh: Deep red to magenta
Fruit size: Approximately 450 g, or around 1 lb, under suitable growing conditions
Texture: Firm and juicy
Flavour: Sweet with a tangy, kiwi-like character
Sweetness: Reported readings of approximately 20–22.5° Brix, depending on growing conditions and fruit maturity
Country Roads is reported to produce vigorous growth with large, three-sided stems and medium spines. Its substantial stem growth makes it an interesting variety for growers expanding their collection of red-fleshed dragon fruit.
The variety produces large, night-blooming flowers, reported to reach approximately 38 cm (15 inches) across.
Country Roads is generally described as requiring cross-pollination for reliable fruit set. Having a compatible variety flowering at the same time can improve pollination success. Self-fertility may vary between selections and growing conditions.
Country Roads combines striking red flesh, attractive fruit colouring and a reported high sweetness level. It is an exciting option for collectors and dragon fruit enthusiasts looking to explore varieties with bold colour and distinctive flavour.
Add Country Roads to your dragon fruit collection and discover the appeal of deep red-fleshed fruit.
Fruit size, sweetness, flowering and pollination performance can vary with climate, growing conditions, maturity and individual plant selection. Brix figures are reported values, not guaranteed results.
Care:
Plant into an excellent quality potting mix to a depth of 2-3 cm
Your dragon fruit will be marked with an arrow, plant ^ Arrow points up to the sky.
Regular Fertilizer
Water once the soil has dried out.
Once rooted transfer onto a post.
For more information check out some of our blogs.
Plant Sizes: These are available in 20cm cuttings
Shipping
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