'Loch Ness' Blackberry Plant
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'Loch Ness' Blackberry Plant
- 'Loch Ness' is an RHS-award-winning blackberry, prized for its performance and outstanding taste.
- Juicy, mid-sized berries carry a rich, deep flavour with a pleasant sharpness and a sweet aftertaste. You can expect up to 3.5kg of fruit each year!
- 'Loch Ness' forms a dense blackberry bush with masses of large, plump berries and no thorns! Performs well in a sunny spot or with partial shade.
- Harvest your blackberries from late August through to October.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Loch Ness' 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 'Loch Ness' Blackberry Plant is a vigorous plant that typically reaches a height of 2 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Loch Ness' 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 'Loch Ness' 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 'Loch Ness' 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 'Loch Ness' Blackberry Plant needs its fruited canes removed after harvesting, tying in the new green canes for next year.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Loch Ness' blackberry is fully hardy (RHS H5), withstanding winter temperatures down to -15°C. This Scottish-bred variety is highly resilient and will thrive in all UK regions, including exposed and northern locations.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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