{"product_id":"chokeberry-organic-grown-aronia-melanocarpa-rubina-3ltr-55cm","title":"Chokeberry (Organic Grown) - Aronia melanocarpa 'Rubina'  - 3ltr\/ 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChokeberry 'Rubina' (Aronia melanocarpa 'Rubina')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Rubina’ is a selected black chokeberry valued for its impressive spring blossom, fiery autumn colour and masses of vitamin-rich dark berries. It forms a neat, upright shrub that looks good in mixed borders, hedges or dedicated edible gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasses of white blossom in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high in vitamins and antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular red and orange autumn foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely hardy and wind tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eMoist but well-drained soil; happy in loam, sand or light clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun or light shade.\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\u003eWater regularly in the first two seasons to establish a deep root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune after leaf-fall by removing 1–3 of the oldest stems to promote young growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with compost or leaf mould in spring to conserve moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaches around 1.8–2m tall and wide in 4–5 years, forming a dense, multi-stemmed shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerries ripen in late summer to early autumn. They are astringent fresh but superb for juices, jams, sauces and dehydrating, often blended with sweeter fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental hedges that are also productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth-conscious gardeners making juices and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed or cold sites where other fruits may struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996779999565,"sku":"8720812971436","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/chokeberry-organic-grown-aronia-melanocarpa-rubina-3ltr-55cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}