Fruit

Blackberry

Rubus fruticosus

Thornless varieties are kid-friendly and crop heavily on a wall.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Berries

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

canevigorous

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Seeds of cold-hardy blackberry varieties suited to London's cool climate and short growing season.

Crocus

Large pots essential for blackberry root systems and container cultivation in London gardens.

Amazon UK

Pruning saws and canes for managing blackberry growth and training in UK conditions.