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Blackberry Bush 'Chester Thornless'

Blackberry Bush 'Chester Thornless' Code: BKB008

£21.95 21.9500 In Stock New

Rubus 'Chester Thornless'

One of the best late season blackberries! A combination of high quality fruit, exceptional yields and superb flavour have resulted in this being one of the most widely grown blackberry varieties in the UK. Chester Thornless produces bumper yields that are unequalled by any other variety. The large, shiny black fruits are deliciously sweet and juicy. Plants are extremely vigorous producing semi-erect thornless canes. Disease resistance is excellent. Plant 2-2.5m (7-8ft) apart.

RHS Perfect for Pollinators


Season: mid Aug - mid Oct.


Plant size: 3 litre pot.


Available for delivery: all year.


 

Blackberries and hybrid berries (arising from crosses between raspberries and blackberries) will thrive under a wide range of site and soil conditions and need not take up much room in your garden. They will tolerate sun or shade and are useful for covering a north facing wall, trellis or fence. With a selection of different varieties it is possible to harvest fruit from early July until the autumn. Although bursting with flavour when eaten fresh, surplus fruit freezes well and can be used to make excellent jam and crumbles! Trained plants can grow and be maintained to a height of 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) and should be planted 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft) apart.

 

Browse our large range of UK grown blackberry bushes and hybrid berry bushes. We understand the allure of picking sun-warmed berries straight from your own garden, and we’re here to help you realise that delightful vision. Pot grown blackberry bushes are available for despatch throughout the year.

 

Are you yearning for the nostalgic taste of wild blackberries but finding foraging through thorny hedgerows less than appealing? Our carefully chosen selection of blackberry bushes offers the perfect solution. We’ve handpicked varieties that combine the wonderful flavour of wild blackberries with the convenience and productivity of cultivated plants.

 

Perhaps you’ve hesitated to grow blackberries, fearing they might overwhelm your garden. We empathise with this concern and have sourced compact varieties suitable for smaller spaces. ‘Loch Ness’ blackberry, for instance, offers a thornless option that’s perfect for modest gardens and ‘Tiny Black’ is ideal for growing in a pot, proving that you don’t need acres of land to enjoy homegrown berries.

 

For those seeking something truly extraordinary, our hybrid berry bushes present an exciting opportunity to explore unique flavours. Have you ever tasted a tayberry with its delightful blend of raspberry and blackberry notes? Or perhaps you're intrigued by the boysenberry, a luscious cross between raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry? These hybrid wonders offer a chance to diversify your fruit garden and tantalise your taste buds with novel flavours.

 

We recognise that cultivating fruit bushes can sometimes feel daunting, especially for novice gardeners. Rest assured, our blackberry bushes are selected not only for their superior fruit quality but also for their ease of care. Many of our varieties, such as the ‘Chester’ blackberry, are known for their disease resistance and hardiness, making them ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.

 

Are thorns a concern for you or your young family members? We’ve got you covered with our range of thornless blackberry bushes. These varieties offer all the juicy goodness of traditional blackberries without the prickly hazards, making harvesting a joy rather than a chore.

 

For those with a penchant for extended harvests, our range includes early, mid, and late-season varieties. By choosing a combination of these, you can enjoy fresh blackberries from your garden for several months rather than a brief few weeks.

 

At Pomona Fruits, we’re passionate about helping you create a thriving fruit garden. That’s why we offer comprehensive growing guides alongside our blackberry bushes for sale. From planting tips to pruning advice, we’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your berry bushes flourish and produce bountiful harvests year after year.

 

Embrace the joy of growing your own blackberries and hybrid berries. With Pomona Fruits, you're not just purchasing plants; you’re investing in years of delicious harvests, the satisfaction of nurturing your own food, and the simple pleasure of stepping into your garden to pick fresh berries for your table.

 

Browse our range of blackberry bushes and hybrid berry bushes today, and let us help you transform your garden into a berry lover’s paradise. Whether you’re drawn to the classic appeal of traditional blackberries or the exciting possibilities of hybrid varieties, we have the perfect bushes to suit your taste and your garden.

 

Don’t forget to include a Gripple Wire Tensioning Kit on your order, the easy way to support blackberry bushes. For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).

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Carriage & packing charges

Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.

Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.

We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.

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Despatch Dates

We regret we are unable to give precise delivery dates as weather conditions can affect the despatch schedule. The following information (which applies to orders placed online and over the phone) should only be used as a guide and on the understanding that we may not be able to keep to these dates precisely. Please note, delivery usually takes longer when payment is made by cheque.
 
If you have any specific requests concerning the timing of your delivery (e.g. if you are likely to be going away on holiday) please let us know. It is not usually possible for us to bring forward delivery dates but we can delay the despatch of your order from the normal run.
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Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)

Bare root fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees and hedging are available from late November/December until late April.
 
Orders placed before the 30th November will usually be despatched by mid/late December.
 
Orders placed between 1st December and 31st December will usually be despatched late December/January.
 
Orders placed after the 1st January will usually be delivered within 28 days of the order being placed.
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Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)

Pot grown fruit trees, gooseberries and currants are available April to late August and will usually be despatched within 14 days.
 
Blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, honeyberries, lingonberries, figs, goji berries and grapes are normally available throughout the year. If ordered April to late September they will normally be despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date. Under these circumstances, to avoid additional carriage charges, the entire order will be sent together when everything is available. Outside this period, delivery may take up to 28 days or longer if ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Cell Grown Raspberries

Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.

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Strawberry plants (Runners)

Unless otherwise stated in the product description, fresh dug strawberry plants will be despatched from mid October to late November. Coldstored strawberry plants will be despatched from March to late June (closing date for orders is the 26th June). Orders placed during these periods will usually be delivered within 28 days. Some varieties are only available as coldstored plants (see product description for availability).
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Vegetable Plants

Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.

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Asparagus crowns

Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.

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Hardware

Hardware is usually despatched within 14 days unless ordered with plants that are due to be despatched at a later date.
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Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives

Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis -  we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.

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