'Medana' Tayberry Plant
An unbeatable hybrid berry
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Medana' Tayberry Plant
- A stunning cross between a raspberry and a blackberry, you can expect ‘Medana’ to produce plump, juicy berries with incredible aromatic flavour.
- Named after the famous Scottish river, the Tay, tayberries were first introduced in 1979 as an improvement on another hybrid berry – the loganberry.
- Often twice as large as the average raspberry, these punchy performers make for exquisite jams, compotes and syrups, thanks to their bold, concentrated flavour profile.
- Sporting its fruits from July through to late August, this plant will do wonderfully when trained against a trellis in a sunny, sheltered spot in the garden.
- Proving very popular with bees and butterflies, it’s no wonder that this plant has been designated with RHS Plants for Pollinators status.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Medana' Tayberry 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 'Medana' Tayberry Plant is a vigorous rambling plant that can reach lengths of 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Medana' Tayberry 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 'Medana' Tayberry 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 'Medana' Tayberry 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 'Medana' Tayberry Plant benefits from annual pruning to maintain health and shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Medana' tayberry is fully hardy across most of the UK (RHS H5), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C. It is a vigorous, resilient hybrid that will easily survive typical British winters in all regions without special protection.
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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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