

Blackberry Loch Ness 1G
Details
Common Name: Blackberry’ Loch Ness’
Latin Name: Rubus fruticosus ‘loch ness’
Sun
Zone: 5
Height: 1.75 m
Width: 1.25 m
Special Features: Pink white blooms, Thornless, Self-pollinating
Description:
This blackberry produces large fruit which are ideal for fresh eating, preserves, juices & smoothies. They have good winter hardiness, a high yield, and ripens late summer.
Blackberries grow best in a slightly acidic, rich soil and full sun. If planting in heavy clay, add peat moss or compost. Blackberry canes should be thinned yearly, removing any canes more than two years old. Do not plant blackberries where peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes or strawberries are growing, or have grown in the last 3 years.