Rubus 'Benenden'

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Rubus 'Benenden' is a thornless blackberry variety valued for its manageable growth and dependable fruiting. The glossy black berries develop in late summer, offering a sweet, balanced flavour suitable for fresh eating, desserts, and preserves. Its smooth, arching canes are easy to train along supports, making maintenance and harvesting straightforward. Well suited to UK growing conditions, 'Benenden' is a practical choice for gardeners looking for a productive blackberry that combines good flavour with ease of care.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
  • Fruit
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 1.5-2.5
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Rubus 'Benenden'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; fruits best in a sunny, open position.

Soil:
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; benefits from soil improved with organic matter.

Water:
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly while fruit is developing; maintain even moisture.

Pruning:
Prune after harvesting; remove fruited canes at ground level and tie in strong new canes for the next season.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; mulch annually to retain moisture and support vigorous growth.

Notes

Deciduous fruiting climber

Thornless blackberry variety

Strong, arching growth habit

Medium to large black fruits

Sweet, well-balanced flavour

Reliable cropping

Easy to harvest

Suitable for gardens and allotments

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