Patio Blackberry Plant | Rubus fruticosus 'Tiny Black'
A thornless wonder
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Patio Blackberry Plant
Rubus fruticosus 'Tiny Black'
- What a beautiful scene it is picking your own blackberries straight from the hedgerow - except for that fact that you tear your arm to shreds on all those prickly thorns...
- With 'Tiny Black', though? That's not a problem! Completely thornless canes bear a glut of delicious, juicy blackberries from the middle of summer all the way into September.
- With a naturally neat and compact habit, this dwarf blackberry variety is simply perfect for patio growing (as well as balconies).
- The plant's bushy, serrated foliage is a lovely mid- to dark green in spring and summer, before taking on more fiery hues come autumn.
- If you can resist eating the berries fresh from the stems - and if you can't, we don't blame you - then you can freeze the surplus to be used in crumbles, pies and jams throughout the year to come.
- Rubus fruticosus is certified as one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators; bees and butterflies are attracted to the plant's nectar, birds like thrushes love the berries and small mammals like dormice often seek shelter amidst the brambles.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Patio 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 Patio Blackberry Plant is a dwarf variety, growing to a compact height and spread of just 1 metre.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Patio 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 Patio 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 Patio Blackberry Plant | Rubus fruticosus 'Tiny Black' 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 Patio Blackberry Plant | Rubus fruticosus 'Tiny Black' needs its fruited canes removed after harvesting, tying in the new green canes for next year.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Tiny Black' blackberry is fully hardy (RHS H5), withstanding winter temperatures down to -15°C. It will happily overwinter outdoors in all British regions, though plants grown in pots may benefit from moving to a sheltered spot during extreme cold.
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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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