Blackberry Merton Thornless

A mid-season blackberry with black fruit. It has green leaves on thornless stems and small white or pale pink flowers in the summer, producing its harvest in August.

Position: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread: 2.5-4 metres
Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness: H7
Cultivation: Train to wires in a sheltered spot, in any moisture-retentive, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well.
Propagation: Propagate by division or tip layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, 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)