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Out of stockThe fruits of 'Early Black' aren't actually black - starting off bright red they ripen to a deep purple-red that could easily be mistaken for black. But it certainly lives up to the 'Early in its name, cropping from late August - which makes it the earliest variety. High in Vitamin C, the fruits can be made into pies and puddings, crushed and made into juice, or made into Cranberry Jelly - perfect for the Christmas Turkey! Growing to a maximum of around 2 feet (60 cm) tall, this small evergreen bush does best in a full sun or a semi-shade position where it can be allowed to scramble as it wishes. Harvest from late August. Suitable for both open ground or container growing. For open ground planting plant 12" x 12" (30 x 30 cm) apart. Ericaceous, so will require soil or compost of an acidic nature. Self-fertile.
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Gooseberries are a staple of the British cottage garden. They’re easy to grow and can thrive in many kinds of soil, as long as they’re grown in full sun. Grow them as compact bushes or train them against a wall. You can also grow gooseberry bushes in containers.Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. If growing as a bush, prune gooseberries annually to maintain an open, bowl-shape, which makes picking easier. How to grow Ribes uva-crispa
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Plant size
1.5m height
1.5m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
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Out of stockA thornless, American-bred blackberry, Rubus fruticosus Black Satin produces medium to large, rounded, black very juicy berries with a delicious, rather sharp flavour from late July, earlier than most thornless blackberries. Beautiful pale pink flowers and fruit are borne on two-year-old wood; yields are high and reliable. Blackberry Black Satin is a deciduous shrub with upright canes, to 10’/3m, which should be tied into post and wire supports or wires on a warm wall or fence to keep the plant from running rampant and make harvesting easier; cut down fruited canes and tie in new growth after the harvest. Good plant for pollinators. Site: Warm, sheltered, sunny site Soil: Any reasonable, well-drained soil, preferably neutral Position: Full sun Pick: From late July and through August Keep: Fruit does not keep, but freezes well Hardiness: Fully hardy Pollination: Self-fertile Uses: Eating fresh, cooking, preserving
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Out of stock2.5m ht x 2.5m sp 2-5 years until maturity ‘Loch Ness’ is a moderate-sized bush with upright thornless canes, white flowers in summer followed by dark blackberries in late summer.
Foliage
DeciduousHabit
SpreadingFlower
White in SummerFoliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in AutumnHOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
It is best to rotate crops to avoid pest and disease problems.Specific pests
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud miteGeneral care
Pruning
Prune old canes to ground level in late winter and tie in new canes.Propagation methods
LayeringWHERE TO GROW
Rubus fruticosus 'Loch Ness' (Blackberry 'Loch Ness') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 2-5 years.Suggested uses
Add to salads, Banks and Slopes, Cake decoration, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/ScreensCultivation
Plant outdoors in summer in well-drained neutral soil.Soil type
Clay, Loamy, SandySoil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drainedSoil pH
NeutralLight
Full SunAspect
South, East, WestExposure
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Ardisia Bospremium is an exclusive outsider that rightfully attracts attention. Ardisia is very suitable as a Christmas plant because of its wonderful red, white or pink berries. It's a seasonal plant only available in the last months of the year!
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Out of stockCroton Petra is a gorgeous ornamental foliage plant with stunning leaf colour and variegation. The leaves tend to be glossy and oval in shape with pointed tips. Colours range from pink, through reds, oranges, yellows, light and dark greens - so much colour on one plant! The leaf veins are a paler green and add an interesting variegated dimension. Petra is a very popular Codiaeum and at her best is guaranteed to brighten up a room and lift the spirits. ~height 35cm
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- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: these plants do not need to grow in compost, but if potting up, use a specialist orchid compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: plant approximately 55 cm
- Home care:Keep the compost moist during the warmer months, but in winter you should reduce the amount it gets, and only water them occasionally. Ideally when watering, you should let them stand in a tray of water (or kitchen sink) so they can soak up as much as they like for an hour or two. Afterwards, let the excess water drain away completely. It is always best to give them a a good soak when they get quite dry, rather than watering little and often. Their preference is for soft, tepid water. They love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, and mist the leaves with water occasionally, especially if they are in a heated room. Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot, in their native environment, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They do not mind being overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth starts to suffer. They usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after they have finished flowering.
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- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: these plants do not need to grow in compost, but if potting up, use a specialist orchid compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: plant approximately 55 cm
- Home care:Keep the compost moist during the warmer months, but in winter you should reduce the amount it gets, and only water them occasionally. Ideally when watering, you should let them stand in a tray of water (or kitchen sink) so they can soak up as much as they like for an hour or two. Afterwards, let the excess water drain away completely. It is always best to give them a a good soak when they get quite dry, rather than watering little and often. Their preference is for soft, tepid water. They love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, and mist the leaves with water occasionally, especially if they are in a heated room. Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot, in their native environment, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They do not mind being overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth starts to suffer. They usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after they have finished flowering.
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Out of stock
- Position: bright but indirect light
- Soil: these plants do not need to grow in compost, but if potting up, use a specialist orchid compost
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: plant approximately 55 cm
- Home care:Keep the compost moist during the warmer months, but in winter you should reduce the amount it gets, and only water them occasionally. Ideally when watering, you should let them stand in a tray of water (or kitchen sink) so they can soak up as much as they like for an hour or two. Afterwards, let the excess water drain away completely. It is always best to give them a a good soak when they get quite dry, rather than watering little and often. Their preference is for soft, tepid water. They love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, and mist the leaves with water occasionally, especially if they are in a heated room. Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot, in their native environment, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They do not mind being overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth starts to suffer. They usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after they have finished flowering.