GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus · Shrub

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −15 to −20°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
1–2.5 m × 1–4 m
Soil
rich, well-drained soil
Flowering
March–June
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Birds: Cover the crop with bird netting or horticultural fleece once fruits begin to colour.

Grey mould: Improve air circulation by pruning and ensure good drainage to reduce humidity around the plants.

Powdery mildew: Prune for open habit and apply a suitable fungicide if infection is severe in hot weather.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply slug pellets around the base of plants.

Rust: Remove and destroy infected leaves to reduce spore spread and improve air circulation.

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