{"product_id":"pl-rubis-sp-thornless-bramble","title":"Rubus fruticosus (Thornless Bramble)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as bramble or blackberry, is a vigorous scrambling shrub valued for its edible fruit and wildlife benefits. This thornless form gives you the advantages of a traditional bramble without troublesome prickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePink or white flowers appear during summer, followed by aromatic blackberries. The dark green leaves can also develop attractive autumn colour before they fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThornless form of the familiar bramble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous scrambling growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink or white summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces edible, aromatic blackberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark green foliage with possible autumn colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent plant for wildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 150cm to 250cm when supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150cm to 250cm or more if left untrained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther common names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThornless bramble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThornless blackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBramble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackberries provide a valuable food source for birds and mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense growth creates shelter and nesting cover for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage provides habitat and cover for insects and other small wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA useful choice for creating a productive wildlife-friendly hedge or boundary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEdible fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces juicy blackberries that can be eaten fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit can be used for crumbles, pies, jams and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick berries when they are fully black and come away easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave some fruit on the plant if you want to provide food for wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in full sun for the best fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill also tolerate partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain long stems along wires, fences or trellis to keep growth under control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove old fruited stems after harvesting and retain new growth for the following year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow enough space for the vigorous stems to develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to grow fruit while providing food and shelter for garden wildlife? \u003cem\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/em\u003e Thornless Bramble combines an edible crop with excellent habitat value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it along a fence, boundary or wildlife hedge where its flowers, fruit and dense foliage can benefit both you and your garden wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine Livefoods","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":56789387968899,"sku":"PL-PPL864","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/PPL864_1.jpg?v=1791287323","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/pl-rubis-sp-thornless-bramble","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}