Hardy Shrub
FROM £34.99
Three weeks earlier to fruit than Loch Ness
Rapidly becoming widely planted in UK and Europe
Thornless stems, rich flavoured fruits
Height Up to 1.5m (4.9ft)
Spread Up to 1.5m (4.9ft)
Hardy Shrub
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Blackberry ‘Loch Tay’ is a superb early to mid-season variety, ideal for gardeners looking to enjoy homegrown blackberries ahead of the main harvest. A sister variety to the popular ‘Loch Ness’, this compact cultivar is prized for its sweet, aromatic flavour and reliable performance, making it one of the best thorn-free, compact blackberries available.
With its semi-upright habit and thornless canes reaching up to 1.5 metres, ‘Loch Tay’ is well-suited to smaller gardens, offering both ease of handling and space-saving growth. Its berries are slightly smaller than those of ‘Loch Ness’, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for in taste—delivering a rich, sweet flavour that sets them apart.
Ripening begins in late July and continues through most of August, giving a generous crop of juicy blackberries over several weeks. The firm-textured fruit is also resistant to downy mildew, ensuring healthy plants and high-quality harvests even in wet conditions.
Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Blackberry ‘Loch Tay’ is a dependable and delicious addition to any fruit garden, combining flavour, disease resistance, and compact, thornless growth in one package. Ultimate height and spread: 1.5m (4.9ft).
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1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (KH7270)
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