Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' (Organic thornless blackberry) — H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the 'Black Satin' mulberry grow in a pot on a balcony? Yes, in a container at least 30 cm in diameter with a sturdy support — its semi-climbing stems reach 1.5 to 2 meters and need a trellis or fence to grow properly.
Why choose a thornless mulberry instead of a classic mulberry? Handling, pruning, and harvesting can be done without the risk of pricks — a decisive advantage for balconies frequented by children or in spaces where the plant is often accessed.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🍇 Large shiny sweet blackberries • 🌿 Thornless • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm
The Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' is an organic blackberry with a vigorous growth habit and no thorns, known for the quality and abundance of its fruit. Its large shiny sweet blackberries are harvested in mid-summer and can be enjoyed fresh from the plant or made into homemade jam.
Its special feature: the complete absence of thorns, making it ideal for family balconies and terraces — handling, pruning, and harvesting without risk of pricks.
Exposure & Location
The 'Black Satin' blackberry enjoys light and warmth while tolerating cold well. The sunnier the exposure, the sweeter and more abundant the fruit. Its flexible semi-climbing stems need support to develop properly.
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade — full sun for sweeter fruit.
- Support: trellis, fence, arch, or barrier to guide the long flexible stems.
- Substrate: rich, fresh, and well-drained.
- In a pot: container at least 30 cm in diameter with support for the stems.
Guide the stems as they grow by tying them to the support — blackberry stems quickly become long and hard to manage once woody.
Watering & Care
The blackberry prefers a fresh but well-drained soil — it does not tolerate standing water, which promotes root diseases. Water regularly during flowering and fruit formation, and apply an organic fertilizer in spring to support fruiting.
- Watering: regular during growth and fruiting — substrate fresh but never waterlogged.
- Mulching: organic mulch at the base to retain moisture and reduce watering.
- Pruning: in winter, remove stems that have fruited — only new shoots from the current year will produce next season’s fruit.
- Fertilizer: compost or natural fertilizer in spring.
Good drainage is key — a constantly waterlogged substrate causes root rot and a sharp drop in fruit production.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
The 'Black Satin' blackberry combines beauty and deliciousness: dense deep green foliage, white flowers in summer, and large shiny blackberries — three decorative and edible assets in one shrub.
- For a complete mini urban orchard, pair it with the Organic Raspberry 'Malling Promise' — red raspberries and blackberries are harvested at slightly different times for continuous small fruit production all summer.
- To add currants to the harvest, the Organic Red Currant 'Jonkheer van Tets' is an ideal companion — its bright red clusters complement the blackberries in a very decorative two-tone fruit composition.
- For a thornless blackberry duo, the Blackberry 'Thornless Evergreen' offers a second thornless variety with semi-evergreen foliage — both varieties produce at slightly different times to spread out the harvest.
- To enrich with a large exotic fruit, the Organic Self-fertile Kiwi 'Jenny' adds a climbing and graphic dimension — its large leaves and velvety fruits contrast with the small shiny blackberries for a very varied terrace vegetable garden.
Verdeia Tips
- Prune only stems that have already fruited: the blackberry fruits on last year’s shoots — remove in winter the stems that bore fruit and keep the new green shoots that will produce next season.
- Install support before planting: 'Black Satin' stems grow fast and become long and heavy — a trellis or sturdy fence installed from the start avoids having to reorganize everything with an already developed plant.
- Renew the substrate every 2 years: in a pot, a spring repotting into a rich fresh substrate immediately boosts vigor and fruiting — the blackberry quickly depletes the soil in containers.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'
- Common name: Organic Thornless Blackberry
- Origin: Europe / North America
- Dimensions at delivery: H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm
- Adult size: 1.5 to 2 m
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade
- Watering: regular — fresh well-drained substrate
- Harvest: July to September depending on exposure
- Hardiness: Very hardy
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Edible garden / Fruit balcony / Urban nature
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Leaf density and fruit production naturally vary depending on exposure and growing conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.