Rubus frut. 'Black Satin' CAC

Europe.

Blackberry 'Black Satin' is a spreading and climbing shrub that can reach a height of 1.3 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year.

The shoots of Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' are spiny, olive green in colour.

The deciduous leaves of Blackberry 'Black Satin' are dark green, pinnate, alternate. Blackberry 'Black Satin' turns bright red-brown in autumn. Long lasting.

The white, cupped flowers of Blackberry 'Black Satin' appear in corymbs from June to July.

The black to shiny, very large berries have a tart, juicy flavour. The black flesh of these elongated berries is soft. Ripening time from the beginning of August.

Stoloniferous.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Blackberry 'Black Satin' has good frost hardiness.

Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Farm garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, dessert

The following diseases should be noted Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin':
- Grey mould (Botrytis): limited health.

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer a risk of frost.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Pruning, ideally in October, is advisable for this plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Pruning: October
- Watering: In the period from April to September
- Fertilise: From April to mid-September.