Peach blossoms, particularly the pale peach and pink peach varieties, are popular flowers during Tet and loved by many. The pale peach boasts an enchanting beauty with lighter shades of flowers, ranging from white-pink to soft pink. In contrast, the pink peach features vibrant red flowers that are fragrant and full of life. Both varieties are reasonably priced and easily available at flower markets.
Both the pale peach and pink peach belong to the Prunus persica family (peach blossom), which is a deciduous, small tree that can grow up to an average height of 10 meters.
Pink peach with vibrant red double flowers spread evenly across the branches.
Mr. Tran Thanh Long from the peach-growing village of Nhat Tan, Hanoi, mentioned that there are many peach varieties, such as pink peach, pale peach, bonsai peach, and ornamental peach…
The pink peach is the most common variety, with a broad canopy and vibrant red double flowers that fill the branches, even the tiniest twigs. The pink peach can be displayed in large pots, with thick branches arranged in tall vases for the living room or smaller branches, known as “dăm peach,” to adorn the ancestral altar during Tet. The pink peach often has a wide canopy, with double flowers distributed evenly across all branches, including the tiniest twigs, and its flowers have many petals layered on top of each other.
The pale peach variety features soft pink flowers.
The pale peach, known as pale peach, can also have both double and single petals, appearing delicate and elegant. This variety includes many types such as the five-petaled pale peach or those with many more petals, with some varieties having 20 to 30 petals stacked together, giving them a large and thick appearance.
The fruits of the pale and pink peach trees are classified as drupe fruits with a single large seed encased in a hard wooden shell. The flesh of the peach is typically yellow or white, with a light, pleasant aroma, and the fruit is covered in soft fuzz.
White peach is a rare variety, and currently, it is almost extinct.
Another variety is from the northern peaches. This fruit-bearing type features pale pink flowers with sturdy five petals, showcasing a robust natural appearance. This variety is currently favored by many and is often brought from Moc Chau, Son La during the Tet season.
Overall, both the pale and pink peach flowers are beautiful varieties, known for their light, pleasant fragrance, reasonable prices, and are widely loved for decorating during Tet or as gifts during the holiday season.
