Rubus frut. 'Black Satin' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Blackberry 'Black Satin' (Rubus fruticosus) produces black, shiny, very large berries. These are soft and tart, with a juicy flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from the beginning of August. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* Tart, juicy flavour * olive-green shoots * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive red-brown autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * tolerates shade

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Blackberry 'Black Satin' are dark green, pinnate, alternate. Blackberry 'Black Satin' turns bright red-brown in autumn. Long lasting.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Blackberry 'Black Satin' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blackberry 'Black Satin' is a spreading and climbing shrub that can reach a height of 1.3 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 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 'Black Satin' 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, cupped flowers of Blackberry 'Black Satin' appear in corymbs from June to July.

Fruit
The black to shiny, very large berries have a tart, juicy flavour. The black flesh of these elongated berries is soft. Ripening time from the beginning of August.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be noted Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin': - Grey mould (Botrytis): limited health.

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

Shoots
The shoots of Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' are spiny, olive green in colour.

Root
Stoloniferous.