Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'

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Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' is a popular thornless blackberry valued for its heavy yields and ease of harvesting. The large, glossy black fruits develop through late summer and early autumn, offering a sweet flavour when allowed to ripen fully on the plant. Its strong, arching canes are easily trained along wires or supports, making management straightforward despite its vigorous growth. Reliable, productive, and well suited to UK growing conditions, 'Black Satin' is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a high-yielding blackberry with minimal handling discomfort.

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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 fruticosus 'Black Satin'

Light:
Full sun to light shade; best fruit size and sweetness achieved in a sunny position.

Soil:
Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; performs well in most garden soils if enriched with organic matter.

Water:
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly while fruit is swelling; avoid allowing soil to dry out completely.

Pruning:
Prune after harvesting; remove fruited canes to ground level and tie in new canes for the following season.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser; mulch annually to retain moisture and encourage strong cane growth.

Notes

Deciduous fruiting climber

Thornless blackberry variety

Vigorous, arching canes

Large glossy black fruits

Sweet flavour when fully ripe

Heavy and reliable cropping

Suitable for gardens and allotments

Ideal for fresh eating and cooking

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