Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown' Blackberry Fruit Bush – 3Ltr Pot
Blackberry 'Triple Crown' is a semi-erect, virtually thornless blackberry bush celebrated for its outstanding flavour, exceptional productivity, and vigorous growth. Producing a heavy crop of large, glossy black fruits, this late-season variety is ideal for extending your homegrown fruit harvest into early autumn.
Key Features
- Virtually thornless canes make harvesting and maintenance easy
- Produces large, glossy blackberries with rich, sweet flavour
- Late cropping variety – fruits ripen from late August to September
- Exceptionally heavy-bearing, ideal for generous seasonal harvests
- Self-fertile and fast-growing – perfect for home gardens or allotments
- Grows well in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Product Description
Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown' is named for its three standout qualities: flavour, productivity, and vigour. This high-performing cultivar delivers a steady supply of fresh berries for up to a month, with fruits ripening later than most blackberry varieties – a perfect way to extend your soft fruit season well into autumn.The fruits are large, glossy, and pleasantly firm, with a strong, juicy sweetness that makes them excellent for eating fresh, cooking, or freezing. Despite its vigorous growth, the plant maintains a manageable size and shape, with semi-erect canes that benefit from being trained along a wall, fence, or trellis.Thanks to its virtually thornless stems, 'Triple Crown' is a joy to work with – safe for family gardens and ideal for those new to growing blackberries. Its ability to thrive in a range of sunny or partially shaded locations makes it a versatile and rewarding choice for any fruit-growing enthusiast.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Rubus fruticosus 'Triple Crown'
- Common name: Blackberry 'Triple Crown'
- Plant type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
- Supplied as: Pot-grown plant in a 3L pot
- Height: Up to 2 metres (6ft)
- Spread: Up to 1 metre (3ft)
- Spacing: 3 metres (10ft) between plants
- Fruit size: Large
- Fruit flavour: Sweet, rich, and juicy
- Cropping season: Late August – September
- Growth habit: Semi-erect
- Canes: Virtually thornless
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
- Self-fertile: Yes
- Ideal for: Fences, walls, trellises, kitchen gardens
Care Tips
- Plant in full sun or partial shade for best results
- Choose a fertile, well-drained soil and enrich with compost before planting
- Support canes with wires, trellis or fence to encourage upright growth
- Water regularly during dry periods, especially while fruiting
- Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune out old fruiting canes after harvest to allow new growth to flourish
- Net the plant if needed to protect ripening berries from birds
If you're looking for a reliable, late-fruiting blackberry with excellent flavour and minimal fuss, 'Triple Crown' is the perfect choice. Ideal for small gardens or large allotments alike, this virtually thornless variety makes harvesting a pleasure – and the results are delicious.
