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Blackberry 'Bedford Giant'

Rubus fruticosus 'Bedford Giant'

£11.99
£14.99
£11.99

3 litre pot

Turn your garden into a berry haven with 'Bedford Giant' – a powerhouse of flavour and productivity! This blackberry bush isn’t just about the bounty of large, juicy fruit; it’s a gardener’s ally when it comes to easy-care edible landscaping. With a bit of support and some yearly pruning, it’ll reward you handsomely every summer. Whether you’re dreaming of jam jars or just want a nibble straight off the vine, 'Bedford Giant' delivers – big on size, bold on taste, and brilliant in the border.
  • Edible fruit
  • Attractive to pollinators
  • Ideal for hedging
  • Easy to train on supports

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    If you love homegrown fruit and want something low-effort yet rewarding, 'Bedford Giant' blackberry is a brilliant pick. With its generous crops of plump, sweet berries and robust nature, it’s a hit with beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Plus, the natural prickliness of the canes makes it an excellent choice for informal security planting.

  • About this plant

    Blackberry 'Bedford Giant' is a vigorous, reliable fruiting shrub known for its large, juicy blackberries. Producing a heavy yield in late summer, this variety is ideal for home gardeners seeking flavourful berries for eating fresh, preserving or baking. The long, arching canes can be trained on supports, making it perfect for walls or fences. It’s a thorny variety, offering good protection in hedging situations and deterring intruders.

  • Key features

    • Large, flavourful berries
    • High-yielding variety
    • Great for jams and desserts
    • Thorny canes for natural security
    • Vigorous growth

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 200–300cm | Spread: 150–200cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Vigorous, sprawling canes that grow upright before arching under their own weight – ideal for training along a fence or trellis.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Best against a sunny fence, wall, or trellis for easy harvesting and training.

Planting guide

Plant in autumn or early spring. Space plants around 1.5m apart, ensuring good air circulation. Support new canes with a trellis or wire frame. Water well until established.

Care tips

Cut back fruited canes in autumn and tie in new ones. Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser. Keep weeds at bay around the base.

Winter care

Prune back fruited canes in autumn and tie in new growth. Mulch around the base with compost or well-rotted manure to protect roots.