{"product_id":"blackberry-organic-grown-rubus-fruticosus-thornless-evergreen-3ltr-55cm","title":"Blackberry (Organic Grown) - Rubus fruticosus Thornless Evergreen  - 3ltr\/ 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' (Rubus fruticosus)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Thornless Evergreen’ is a classic, reliable blackberry that combines almost thornless canes with attractive, deeply cut evergreen foliage. It produces long, arching stems that can be trained on wires or along a fence, carrying masses of white blossom followed by glossy black berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost thornless canes for easy picking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen foliage for year-round structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy crops of juicy blackberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery hardy and tolerant of most soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eAny reasonably fertile, well-drained soil; copes with clay if not waterlogged.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun or light shade; full sun gives the sweetest fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie in new canes along horizontal wires during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter fruiting, cut out the canes that have borne fruit at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure to support cropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanes typically grow 3–4m long within three seasons. With training, a single plant can cover a 3–4m fence run or arch in around 4–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit ripens from August into early autumn. Berries are excellent eaten fresh, frozen or used in crumbles, pies and jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering fences, walls and arches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily gardens where easy, thornless picking is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic gardens and wildlife areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996777247053,"sku":"8720143936159","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/blackberry-organic-grown-rubus-fruticosus-thornless-evergreen-3ltr-55cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}