A shrub growing up to 2m tall. Tolerant of all but waterlogged soils.White flowers in the spring, producing a dark blue black berry in August. Taste fruit until the astringent taste is replaced with a sweeter flavour, as the season progresses. One of the highest levels of antioxidants of any berry that we can grow in the UK. Purple fruits are high in iron, and will also make a fruit leather, or jam
Pollination: self-fertile
Harvest time: Mid August to September
Grown as: container (9cm)
Hardiness: Hardy in UK
Aspect: Sun to partial shade
A shrub growing up to 2m tall. Tolerant of all but waterlogged soils.White flowers in the spring, producing a dark blue black berry in August. Taste fruit until the astringent taste is replaced with a sweeter flavour, as the season progresses. One of the highest levels of antioxidants of any berry that we can grow in the UK. Purple fruits are high in iron, and will also make a fruit leather, or jam
Pollination: self-fertile
Harvest time: Mid August to September
Grown as: container (9cm)
Hardiness: Hardy in UK
Aspect: Sun to partial shade
