Blackberry Chester Thornless
- 1 x Rubus fruticosus Chester Thornless 17 cm
Botanical name | Rubus fruticosus Chester Thornless |
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Category | Other |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
Size | Ø 17cm |
aa_height | 40-50cm |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Spring |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Flower colour | White |
Fruits | Yes |
Edible | Yes |
Harvest time | August |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant Depthrośliny | 17cm |
Preferred Soil | Peaty soil |
Full grown height | 125cm - 150cm |
Mature width | 80cm - 100cm |
Poisonous | No |
How to take care of Blackberry Chester Thornless
Soak the roots for approx. 2 hrs before planting and water well after planting and for the next few weeks. This hardy deciduous Mûrier Chester sans épines shrub thrives in a sunny sheltered position but will tolerate partial shade. In colder areas, plant Mûrier Chester sans épines near a south-facing wall. Use a well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. They will not tolerate heavy, wet soil. Drought tolerant once established. Mûrier Chester sans épines do well in various soil types. Mûrier Chester sans épines likes to be constantly moist, but not wet. Do not use any stimulants, fertiliser or bonemeal at planting time as such products will 'burn' any new root growth. During the active growing season an occasional feed or a light top dress with a base fertiliser will prove beneficial. Container-grown Mûrier Chester sans épines plants should be brought indoors in extreme winter conditions. Check Mûrier Chester sans épines plants periodically for pests such as aphids, white flies, and mealy bugs. Use a horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to control these pests.