Blackberry ‘Karaka Black’Rubus fruticosus
£10.99
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Overview
A thorny-stemmed variety of blackberry, easy to grow and resistant to downy mildew. This variety produces mammoth sized blackberries up to 7.5cm (3in) long. Fruit has good flavour, suitable for freezing and general use. Flowers are self-fertile. Harvest from July to September.
Height & Spread: 2m x 2.5m
Blackberry Karaka Black
- Planting: Plant 3m (10ft) apart in rows. Grow against a fence or wall for support in well-drained but moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Ensure the root ball is moist before planting. Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the root ball or pot. Mix soil improver and general fertiliser with the infill soil.
- Care: Water regularly until established. Fruit is produced on the previous year’s stems. Tie in the new shoots – these will flower and fruit in the second year. Cut away the older stems and replace them with new vigorous shoots. Cut back damaged shoots in late winter and apply a general fertiliser.
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Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Availability Date Learn more | November onwards |
|---|---|
| Award | |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | June |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Foliage Type | Semi-evergreen |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Pot Size Learn more | 3 litre |
| Soil Type | Heavy clay, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
| Special Attributes | Fast growing, Berries or fruit, Some resistance to deer and rabbits |
| Uses |
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