Rubus idaeus 'Little Black Prince'
blackberry [Lowberry Little Black Prince]
An ever-bearing (fruiting on 1 and 2-year old stems), compact-growing blackberry reaching 1m. It has green leaves on thornless stems and has small white or pale pink flowers which produce a harvest for 3 or 4 months.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Pink | Green | Black | |
Autumn | White Pink | Green Purple | Black | |
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
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- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Suckering, Spreading branched
- Genus
Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile moisture-retentive soil in good light. No need to train. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See blackberry cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Once established, cut older fruited stems down to the ground once harvest is complete. Tie in new shoots to their framework.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
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