Rubus 'Dorman Red' - P9

Description
The Blackberry 'Dorman Red' (Rubus fruticosus) produces small, red berries. These are aromatic and fruity in flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from mid-July. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, fruity flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerates shade

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blackberry 'Dorman Red' are dark green, ovate and crenate. Blackberry 'Dorman Red' turns bright orange-yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Blackberry 'Dorman Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blackberry 'Dorman Red' is an upright growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 1.8 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 0.5 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in October, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Rubus fruticosus 'Dorman Red' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: October - Watering: In the period from April to September - Fertilise: From April to mid-September.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from June to July.

Fruit
The red, small berries have an aromatic, fruity flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from mid-July.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered Rubus fruticosus 'Dorman Red': - Rod dieback: maximum health.

Use
Farm garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, dessert

Shoots
The shoots of Rubus fruticosus 'Dorman Red' are spiny and thorny.

Root
Stoloniferous.