Product description
Tummelberry is a heavy cropping raspberry and blackberry hybrid that provides a generous harvest of fruit from mid-summer. It has a bushy growing habit and doesn’t take long to establish.
The berries themselves are similar to raspberries in appearance. They are bright glossy red, turning purple as they over-ripen. The berries are sweet and juicy, with an intense flavour and are ideal for smoothies, desserts, jams, and cake decorating.
Getting its name from the river in Perthshire, Tummelberry is an easy fruit plant to grow and care for. It is exceptionally hardy and grows well with a trellis or wire support. Plant Tummelberry shrubs in full sun for the best yields and ensure the soil is moist but drains well. Tummelberry thrives in neutral to acidic, loamy or sandy soil types. In autumn, cut back old canes and secure new stems onto the supports.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Tummelberry
Tummelberry
Tummelberry
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Product description
Tummelberry is a heavy cropping raspberry and blackberry hybrid that provides a generous harvest of fruit from mid-summer. It has a bushy growing habit and doesn’t take long to establish.
The berries themselves are similar to raspberries in appearance. They are bright glossy red, turning purple as they over-ripen. The berries are sweet and juicy, with an intense flavour and are ideal for smoothies, desserts, jams, and cake decorating.
Getting its name from the river in Perthshire, Tummelberry is an easy fruit plant to grow and care for. It is exceptionally hardy and grows well with a trellis or wire support. Plant Tummelberry shrubs in full sun for the best yields and ensure the soil is moist but drains well. Tummelberry thrives in neutral to acidic, loamy or sandy soil types. In autumn, cut back old canes and secure new stems onto the supports.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Support Tummelberry plants with a trellis or wire system to keep canes off the ground, making harvesting easier and improving airflow to reduce the risk of diseases.
How to Water
Water Tummelberry plants regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering encourages strong root growth. Reduce watering in late summer as fruits ripen to prevent splitting.
How to Plant
Choose a sunny spot with well-draining, fertile soil. Dig a hole large enough for the root ball, mix in compost, and plant at the same depth as in the pot. Space plants 90-120cm apart. Water thoroughly after planting and add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
