Rubus fruticosus "Thornfree", 20 cm pot
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Blackberry Rubus fruticosus "Thornfree" Thornfree – a thornless cultivar with canes 2–3 m long.
A productive shrub with sweet black berries. Berries suit fresh eating, jam, juice and freezing; grow on supports or a trellis.
Sold as a container-grown plant (20 cm pot); it can be planted throughout the growing season.
Specifications
- Type: Blackberry
- Latin name: Rubus fruticosus "Thornfree"
- Cultivar: Thornfree
- Mature height: canes 2–3 m
- Pot: 20 cm
- Light: sunny
- Winter hardiness: USDA 5–9
Advice from our agronomist
Planting Plant in spring or autumn in a sunny, sheltered spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 1.5–2 m apart and tie the canes to a support.
Watering Water regularly, especially during flowering and berry growth; mulch the soil.
Pruning After harvest cut the fruited canes to the ground and keep 4–6 strong young canes.
Feeding and winter care Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser and add compost. In winter bend down and cover the young canes; protect from frost damage.
Codes and attributes
| Size | 20 cm pot |
|---|---|
| Category | Blackberries |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days