{"title":"Blackberry Bush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRubus fruticosus – Grow Your Own Blackberries in the City\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy blackberries picked straight from your balcony or terrace — it’s entirely possible with our \u003cem\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/em\u003e. Our varieties are thornless, easy to care for, and produce abundantly from the second year. A productive, decorative climber perfectly suited for small urban spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThornless, hassle-free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo more scratches while pruning or harvesting — our blackberry plants are thornless varieties, meaning completely free of thorns. They are just as productive as wild species, with the great advantage of being much more pleasant to handle daily. They easily climb on a trellis or fence to create a productive and natural hedge. Also check out all our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruitiers-aromatiques\"\u003efruit and aromatic plants\u003c\/a\u003e to create an outdoor space that’s both beautiful and edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA productive and decorative climber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blackberry is also a beautiful climber: its long stems quickly cover a support, its dense foliage attracts pollinators when in bloom. Harvest takes place in summer, with sweet fruits that can be eaten fresh, made into jam, or easily frozen. Discover all our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grimpantes-couvre-sol\"\u003eclimbing and groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e for more vertical gardening ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade, south or west exposure ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh, well-drained, and slightly acidic — compost is welcome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, especially during fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove stems that have fruited after harvest to encourage new shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🏗️ \u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e trellis or cables recommended to guide the stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e very hardy, withstands winter frost well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you grow a blackberry plant in a pot on a balcony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, in a large, well-drained container with regular watering, especially in summer. Our varieties are well suited thanks to their manageable vigor. Check out our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-choisir-le-bon-pot-pour-sa-plante-dinterieur-taille-matiere-et-drainage\"\u003ehow to choose the right pot\u003c\/a\u003e to get started. Also discover all our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eplants for balconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do you harvest blackberries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlackberries are generally harvested from July to September depending on the variety and exposure. The more sun the plant gets, the earlier and more abundant the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you need to prune your blackberry plant every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, annual pruning after harvest is essential to maintain good production. Remove the stems that have fruited and keep the new shoots from the year for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo thornless blackberry varieties produce as much as thorny ones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, thornless varieties produce just as generous harvests as thorny species, with the great advantage of being much more pleasant to care for daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlso explore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlackberries are part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruitiers-aromatiques\"\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Aromatic Plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Also check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eplants for balconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grimpantes-couvre-sol\"\u003eclimbing and groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e to create an urban outdoor space that’s both beautiful and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rubus-fruticosus-thornless-evergreen-murier-sans-epines-d13cm-45cm","title":"Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Evergreen' (Organic Thornless Blackberry) — H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"rubus-fruticosus-thornless-evergreen\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍇 Juicy blackberries from August to October • 🌸 Honey-scented white flowers • 🌿 Semi-evergreen foliage • ☀️ Full sun • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRubus fruticosus 'Thornless Evergreen'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-frutales-aromaticas\"\u003eorganic thornless blackberry bush\u003c\/a\u003e of European origin with decorative semi-evergreen foliage. It blooms with honey-scented white flowers in May-June, followed by juicy, sweet blackberries rich in antioxidants from summer until the first frosts. Its unique feature: foliage that stays green for much of the winter, unlike other fully deciduous blackberry bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThornless, ideal for families — easy harvest without gloves, perfect for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcon-terraza\"\u003ebalconies and terraces\u003c\/a\u003e frequented by children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Thornless Evergreen' blackberry bush thrives in full sun for abundant, sweet fruiting. Its vigorous semi-climbing stems need a sturdy support to grow properly. The sunnier the exposure, the more numerous, plump, and sweet the fruits will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — essential for a generous harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e trellis, wire mesh, or taut wires to guide the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep container at least 30 cm with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-evergreen — stays green for much of the winter depending on the climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGuide the stems as they grow — blackberry stems quickly become long and hard to redirect once their growth habit is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Thornless Evergreen' blackberry bush is hardy and not very susceptible to diseases — no treatment needed in organic cultivation. Water regularly during flowering and fruiting and add compost in spring. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e root easily in autumn to propagate the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer — keep substrate moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after harvest, remove stems that have fruited — keep new green shoots that will bear fruit next year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e compost or natural fertilizer in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base to retain moisture and reduce watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGolden rule for blackberry bushes: this year’s stems fruit the following year — never remove new green shoots, only dry or browned stems that have already produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT PAIRINGS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Thornless Evergreen' blackberry bush fits naturally into a terrace vegetable garden — its honey-scented flowers attract bees and improve pollination of all nearby fruit plants, and its semi-evergreen foliage keeps the support green even in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a continuous small fruit harvest,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rubus-idaeus-malling-promise-frambueso-ecologico\"\u003eOrganic Raspberry 'Malling Promise'\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect companion — its red raspberries in June-July precede the Thornless Evergreen blackberries from August to October for uninterrupted summer to autumn production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an organic small fruit trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vaccinium-corymbosum-reka-arandano-ecologico-d13cm-45cm\"\u003eOrganic Blueberry 'Reka'\u003c\/a\u003e — blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries cover the entire summer season for a very diverse and productive terrace vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a decorative and fruitful facade,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ribes-rubrum-jonkheer-van-tets-grosellero-ecologico\"\u003eOrganic Red Currant 'Jonkheer van Tets'\u003c\/a\u003e — its translucent red clusters in June precede the black blackberries of autumn for a very decorative two-tone balcony garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrasting blackberry duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rubus-fruticosus-black-satin-zarzamora-ecologica\"\u003eOrganic Blackberry 'Black Satin'\u003c\/a\u003e complements the 'Thornless Evergreen' — two thornless varieties with slightly staggered harvest periods and different growth habits to spread blackberry production over several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the support before planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Thornless Evergreen' stems grow fast and become long and dense — a trellis or taut wires installed from the start prevent having to reorganize everything with an already developed plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune only stems that have already fruited:\u003c\/strong\u003e after harvest in September-October, identify the woody browned stems that bore fruit and cut them at the base — new green shoots of the year must be kept, as they will produce next season’s blackberries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 years in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e into a slightly larger container with rich, well-draining substrate — the blackberry develops a spreading root system that quickly depletes pot soil. Choose the right time to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003erepot\u003c\/a\u003e to avoid disturbing spring growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thornless Evergreen'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thornless blackberry bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 m with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban vegetable garden \/ Gourmet nature \/ Fruity balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Foliage density and fruit production naturally vary depending on exposure and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237386432777,"sku":"6884","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/rubus-fruticosus-thornless-evergreen-murier-sans-epines-d13cm-x-h45cm-verdeia-4882320.jpg?v=1761563402"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/rubus-fruticosus-2169446.png?v=1773222839","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/blackberry-bush.oembed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}