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Blackberry 'Karaka Black'

Rubus fruticosus

Hardy Shrub

£20.99

Firm and easy to pick

Can be picked over a very long season

Grown in coontainers for stronger crops

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1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant

£20.99

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Exceptionally large, firm black fruits which can weigh up to 10g each! An early fruiting variety, that crops over a long period from July until early September. The exquisitely juicy berries are perfect for puddings and preserves, and will also freeze well if you find you have too many to eat at once! Self fertile. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 90cm (3'). Supplied in 9cm pots.

Plant Size Height Up to 150cm (60in)
Spread Up to 90cm (35in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For kitchen gardenwalls and fenceswildlife gardens

Position In full sun

Flowering Months Harvest Months

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1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (KC4648)
2 x 9cm Potted Plants (68466)

Grow blackberry plants in a sunny position in any well drained soil. Blackberry stems require support so plant them against a wall or trellis, or support them on a framework of wires stretched between sturdy 1.8m (6') posts. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Plant blackberries at the same soil level as they were in their original pots and firm them into the ground. Fasten stems to their supports, and water well.

Water well for the first year until plants are fully established. Tie stems to their supports as they grow. When berries begin to develop, place a net over the plants to protect your crop from greedy birds! In autumn, prune the canes which have fruited over summer to ground level. Canes which have not fruited should be 'tied in' to their supports. In spring, while the ground is moist, apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the canes. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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