Black Cascade
Date: 2021-06-09, updated: 2022-02-28
This dwarf primocane-fruiting thornless trailing variety is selected to be cultivated in pots and baskets
Plants are thornless
Bushes have trailing canes
Fruit weight is 4 g
Berries have a conical shape
Fruiting habit primocane-fruiting only
Flowering on floricanes starts in the third week of August
Ripening date (regular) - fourth week of September
Productivity is 1,3 kg per plant
Cold hardiness is low
Country of origin United Kingdom
Current status - modern or widely used
Black Cascade is trailing fully thornless variety, selected especially for cultivation in hanging baskets and pots in patio, winter gardens, balcony and terraces. Bushes are compact, has low height and sprawl (typically plants grow to 30 cm in height and 45 cm in width). Black Cascade is dwarf primocane-fruiting late-ripening (autumn) blackberry. Starts to bloom at the middle of August, harvest season begins at the end of September. Flowers are very attractive, white with pinkish shade.
Harvest is not high (averaged weight is 1,3 kg per plant), but berries are taste and sweet, size is medium (averaged weight is 4g). Ripen berries have low firmness and storage potential.
Harvest is not high (averaged weight is 1,3 kg per plant), but berries are taste and sweet, size is medium (averaged weight is 4g). Ripen berries have low firmness and storage potential.