Rubus fruticosus
Blackberry
- Height × spread
- 2m – 6m × 2m – 8m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
The common bramble makes impenetrable thickets, is invasive, but loved for its lush fruits which co exist with the pretty white flowers. There are a good number of forms that can be cultivated for their fruit. In addition there are some forms grown for their foliage qualities - 'Oregon Thornless' and 'Thorn free' being good examples. All forms are vigorous, can take a lot of space, and need management.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, White
- Fruit colour
- Black, Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome, Fan
- Height
- 2m – 6m
- Spread
- 2m – 8m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Small scale garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil, Dry and shady soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Screening, Structural, Coloured stems, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Feed & mulch some varieties differently
Some plant varieties within this species require additional feeding and/or mulching. It is best to look up your specific plant for guidance.
Planting
Prune some varieties
Some plant varieties within this species have additional requirements for pruning. It is best to look up your specific plant for pruning guidance.
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