Blackberry Merton Thornless fruit plant - 3L
Blackberry Merton Thornless fruit plant - 3L

Blackberry Merton Thornless fruit plant - 3L

Mid season thornless variety. Generous cropper of medium to large sized fruit with excellent flavour.

A vigorous but exceptionally manageable variety due to the thornfree branches making maintenance simple.

For best results, plant in half shade or full sun although Merton will tolerate shade and soil with less than efficient drainage.

Hardy but can be vulnerable to hard frosts on very exposed sites.

£ 9.99

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Description

Product Code: 00164252

Mid season thornless variety. Generous cropper of medium to large sized fruit with excellent flavour.

A vigorous but exceptionally manageable variety due to the thornfree branches making maintenance simple.

For best results, plant in half shade or full sun although Merton will tolerate shade and soil with less than efficient drainage.

Hardy but can be vulnerable to hard frosts on very exposed sites.

  • Self fertile
  • Planting distance: 3m apart
  • Eventual size: 2.5m height, 7m spread
  • Crops: August/September
  • 3 litre pot
  • Your order will be shipped straight from the grower, James McIntyre & Sons, on a next day DPD service.
  • The current lead time is 2-3 working days from date of order to dispatch
  • Orders placed after Wednesday will not be dispatched until Monday to guarantee your stock arrives in prime condition
  • For expert advice on how to plant and care for your new soft fruit plant, please copy and paste the link below:
  • https://james-mcintyre.co.uk/planting-onward-care/
  • 3 litre stock will be supplied pot grown during the Summer & early Autumn, thereafter the plants could be fresh potted. Please enquire for clarification.
  • *Soft Fruit Plants are exempt from Free Delivery

Delivery

Standard Delivery - £5.99 or FREE over £99*

Available to UK Mainland - EXCLUDES purchases made in store for home delivery. Delivery charges for in store purchases will be calculated by distance from store

  • In normal circumstances, we aim to deliver items marked standard delivery (smaller parcels) within 5-7 working days for orders placed before 11am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
  • Orders are sent via a DPD Next Day service. On the morning of the day of delivery you will receive a 1-hour delivery window via email or text.
  • Orders containing "pre-orders" will be despatched when the order is complete.
  • Pre-order delivery dates are estimated, and are therefore subject to change.
  • Highlands delivery is available with a surcharge calculated at checkout. Unfortunately we are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland.
  • If standard items are ordered with larger items marked 2 Man or Pallet Delivery, the items will be combined with that delivery method.
  • Please note that plants are not despatched on Fridays.

*Exclusions apply on heavy or larger items, this will be calculated at the checkout stage and will show as a surcharge.

 

Large and Heavy Items - FREE over £99*

Available to UK Mainland. Additional charges may apply - these will be calculated at checkout.

EXCLUDES purchases made in store for home delivery. Delivery charges for in store purchases will be calculated by distance from store

  • Larger items, including garden furniture, will be delivered via the appropriate courier. We offer  a courier service to UK mainland addresses from Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). You will receive an email after placing your order advising which service will be used.
  • For products held in stock we aim to deliver within 7-10 working days of your order, providing the courier is able to contact you to arrange a suitable delivery day.
  • Please ensure you provide a telephone number and email address to enable our courier to contact you and avoid a delay.
  • If we have attempted to deliver on the pre-booked day but no one is at the delivery address, the following charges will apply:-  Pallet deliveries - £50 per pallet, 2 man deliveries - £70. 
  • For bulk compost orders,  delivery will be made on pallets. Unfortunately the delivery company will be unable to remove items from the pallet or take the pallet away with them and delivery will be made to the kerbside.
  • Please note that your order may be delivered on a very large vehicle, up to 18T and good access will be required. If you are unsure whether a large vehicle can access your address, please contact us BEFORE placing your order.
  • Please email the team at enquiries@britishgardencentres.com if you have any queries about the delivery of a large item. We'll be happy to help.
  • Orders for large deliveries to offshore islands and parts of the Highlands incur a surcharge. Please contact us for further details.

*Exclusions apply on certain items - this will be calculated at the checkout stage and will show as a surcharge.

 

Gift Cards & Vouchers - £3.05 or FREE over £99

  • Sent via Royal Mail 1st Class Signed for.
  • Please allow extra time for delivery during peak periods (Mother's Day, Christmas etc). 

Events Tickets - FREE e-delivery

  • After placing your order, you will receive an email with your e-ticket which you can print or save.
  • Please ensure the email address you provide is correct and check your spam/junk folder.

 

Seeds - £3.05 or FREE over £99

  • Sent via Royal Mail 1st Class Signed for.
  • Please allow extra time for delivery during peak periods (Mother's Day, Christmas etc)