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Product Description
Also known as Rubus fruticosus, 'Blackberry Merton Thornless' is an exceptionally manageable and vigorous specimen, yielding some of the largest blackberries of any variety, often reaching up to 2.5cm in diameter! As an added bonus, the stems of the 'Merton Thornless' are prickle-free so there is no need for gardening gloves. The deliciously sweet, tangy fruits are ripe for the picking in late August and September and are best enjoyed in pies and crumbles or cooked into jams to be enjoyed long after the season has finished. When planting, leave at least 2m spread between each shrub, and plant in a sunny, sheltered location where possible to ensure optimum cropping. Bare rooted plants supplied, ready to plant on arrival into well prepared soil.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 200 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 150 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 200 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to firmly hold the roots. |
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Growing at a glance…
Cut back any dead or wayward shoots in February/March and mulch annually in March. Water freely during growing season. Blackberry can be planted in any average quality soil, as long as it is well drained. Plant in either full sun or in partial shade. Make sure that you keep the area weed free.