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blackberry 'Merton Thornless'

blackberry

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The thorn-free stems of this blackberry make it easy to harvest the large, succulent fruits, which appear in abundance in late summer and early autumn. It's also a great option for smaller spaces, as although it will get reasonably large, it can be trained against a wall or fence - and you won't get scratched if you accidentally brush past it.

How to care for blackberry Merton Thornless:

Prepare the ground well before planting. Remove all weeds and dig in plenty of well-rotted manure. Allow 2m between each plant and 2m between rows. Each spring, mulch well with well-rotted manure. Plants flower on one-year-old wood, so the new canes need to be separated from fruiting ones. After cropping, cut the fruiting canes down to the ground and tie in the new ones that have grown that year.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
1.8m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis plant is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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