Fruit-Blackberry-Darrow #1
Fruit-Blackberry-Darrow #1
Darrow Blackberry
Ripens in august
Regular price
$1499
$14.99
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The best of the thorny blackberries. Large, black fruit full of juice and extremely flavorful and sweet. Grows 2-4' tall. One of the most winter hardy blackberries! Ripen early with lengthy period.
Botanical Name- Rubus 'Darrow'
Pronunciation- ROO-bus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 5 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise' (sunny pollinator pairing)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune canes after fruiting; keep soil moist and fertilize in early spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after fruiting; moderate feeding need. Keep clay well-drained by mounding or adding organic material.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Cane borers, rust, aphids
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