Tarocco Orange – True Blue Garden Centre Toowoomba
A Taste of Sicily in Your Backyard
Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your Toowoomba garden with Tarocco Orange, one of the world’s most celebrated blood oranges. Originating from Sicily, the Tarocco is renowned for its seedless fruit, vibrant orange skin with a red blush, and sweet, juicy flesh tinged with a delicate crimson hue. It’s a citrus variety treasured not only for its exceptional flavour but also for its ornamental beauty, making it a standout addition to both productive gardens and decorative landscapes.
Exceptional Flavour and Nutritional Goodness
The Tarocco Orange is widely regarded as one of the sweetest and most flavoursome blood oranges. Its fruit is less acidic than other citrus types, with a rich balance of sweetness and tang. Packed with Vitamin C, antioxidants, and anthocyanins, Tarocco Oranges are not only delicious but also offer remarkable health benefits. Freshly picked from your own tree in Toowoomba, they can be enjoyed straight from the branch, juiced for a refreshing drink, or used in gourmet recipes and desserts.
Growth Habit and Features
Height & Spread: Typically reaches 3-4 metres tall (Full Size) in the ground, but can be pruned to suit smaller spaces or grown in large pots.
Foliage: Glossy evergreen leaves that provide year-round greenery.
Fruit: Medium to large, seedless fruit with orange to crimson flesh and a reddish blush on the skin.
Harvest: Mid to late season, with Toowoomba’s cool winter nights enhancing the fruit’s colour and sweetness.
Perfect for Toowoomba’s Climate
The Tarocco Orange thrives in the Toowoomba region’s warm summers and cool winters. Like other blood oranges, the cooler nights of the Darling Downs encourage deeper crimson colouring in the fruit. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot for the best performance, or grow in a large container for patios and courtyards. With regular feeding and consistent watering, your Tarocco Orange will reward you with heavy crops of high-quality fruit.
Planting and Care Tips
Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds.
Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost or premium citrus potting mix.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, particularly while fruit is developing.
Feeding: Use a citrus-specific fertiliser during the growing season for strong growth and heavy crops.
Pruning: Light pruning after harvest helps maintain shape and encourages new fruiting wood.
Why Choose Tarocco Orange?
✔ Premium, seedless blood orange variety
✔ Sweet, juicy, low-acid flavour with a hint of crimson colour
✔ High in antioxidants and Vitamin C
✔ Perfectly suited to Toowoomba’s climate
✔ Attractive ornamental tree with evergreen foliage
Bring the taste of Sicily home with Tarocco Orange, available now at True Blue Garden Centre, Toowoomba’s trusted local garden experts.