GardenersDream Boysenberry - Rubus ursinus x idaeus

• Characteristics: Vigorous, deciduous berry shrub with a bushy habit. A hybrid fruit plant variety comprised of a loganberry, a blackberry and a raspberry which will bloom white flowers in spring and will ripen their sweet berries over the summer months.
• Growth and Spread: The ultimate height and spread is 1.2m.
• Period of Interest: Blooms for a month in the spring and ripens its sweet berries during the summer.
• Water and Maintenance: Plant in a sunny location. Prefers well-draining, sandy, loamy soil. Keep the plant moist, but not wet.

Rubus ursinus x idaeus is a hybrid fruit plant also known as the Boysenberry plant. Its berries look like elongated blackberries and are sweet with a little hint of tartness. Boysenberries are full of goodness, and they can be eaten fresh, juiced or made into jams. They are best harvested early in the morning each day while they are still firm.

The Boysenberry bush needs to be planted in full sun. It prefers well-draining, sandy loam soil. They aren't drought tolerant, and moisture is essential for their growth, keep the plant moist, but ensure it does not get waterlogged either.

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. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.

We will endeavour to dispatch your goods on the same day your order is placed if it is received before 7 am (Mon-Fri). If your order is received over a weekend it will be dispatched on Monday. We only ship to the United Kingdom.

DELIVERY SERVICES

Standard Delivery

Our free postage is available on all orders regardless of total price.

Express Delivery

Our express delivery service for £3.99 offers your items to be sent on a 24hr courier for orders you need urgently. (Please note DX do not deliver on Saturdays on most occasions)

Please click here to view the full information page for Delivery & Returns