'Chester' Blackberry Plant
Thornless canes, punchy flavour
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Plant in a 3L Pot
60-90cm inc. pot on arrival
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'Chester' Blackberry Plant
- If you like the idea of your own blackberry hedgerow but don't want to shred your hands and arms come picking time, then 'Chester' is the variety for you!
- 'Chester' produces deliciously flavourful blackberries on spineless stems, making harvesting your fruit a pain-free doddle.
- The fruits are preceded by the appearance of delicate, five-petalled flowers which are either white or blushed with pale pink.
- Vigorous, hardy (like, practically bomb-proof) and with good resistance to pests and diseases, this blackberry really is a top performer.
- Train your blackberry plant(s) between freestanding posts or against a wall/fence. This helps you more easily separate old and new growth.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Chester' Blackberry grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Chester' Blackberry Plant is a vigorous plant that typically reaches a height of 2 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Chester' Blackberry Plant prefers full sun, ideally 6 to 8 hours daily, to ensure a bountiful and sweet harvest.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Chester' Blackberry Plant prefers moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and thrives when planted with a 5 cm layer of organic compost.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Chester' Blackberry Plant requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Chester' Blackberry Plant needs its fruited canes removed after harvesting, tying in the new green canes for next year.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Chester' blackberry is very hardy (RHS H5), surviving winter temperatures down to -15°C. It is a tough, vigorous variety that performs well across all British regions without needing special winter care.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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