'Karaka Black' Blackberry Bush

'Karaka Black' Blackberry BushKaraka Black is a thorny stemmed blackberry with long, gracefully arching canes covered in dark green leaves and white flowers in spring Larger than average berries can reach 7. 5cm in length A very rich, juicy taste with a good sweetness Awarded RHS Plant for Pollinators status for its benefits to wildlife Performs well in a sunny spot or with partial shade. Long cropping season from early summer to autumn

The deciduous shrub morphs from bright red with a touch of pink in Spring through purple-red and settles on a fiery orange-red hue before the leaves fall for Winter

trimming back overly zealous shoots to around five or six leaves long

plant your Serviceberry tree in full sun

Naturally growing to just a metre-and-a-half (or so) in height

creating a haven for these all-important pollinators

trifoliate leaves provide a wonderful backdrop against which the showy blooms can really glimmer and shine

fast growing perennial plant that thrives in sun or partial shade

This lovely tree is a must-have for an ornamental garden

Their berry-like scent is subtle

this camellia adds instant impact to the garden without demanding too much of your

it is ideal for borders

It is advisable to wait until the top 2-3 inches of soil have dried out before watering again