Rubus frut. 'Thornfree' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Blackberry 'Thornfree' (Rubus fruticosus) produces black-red, shiny, large berries. They are firm and tart with a tangy flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from August. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* acidic, tart flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive brown-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * Shade tolerant, cannot be planted over

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

Bark
Olive-green bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Blackberry 'Thornfree' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, climbing.

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 'Thornfree' 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 'Thornfree' appear in corymbs from June to July.

Fruit
The black-red to shiny, large berries have a sour, tart flavour. The black-red flesh of these elongated berries is firm. Ripening time from August.

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

Root
Stoloniferous.