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Tayberry Tummelberry

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3 Litre pot

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Variety: Rubus
Size: 3 Litre pot
Mature Height (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Height

You can expect the height to reach somewhere within this estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the height in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this height.

2.0m
Mature Spread (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Spread

You can expect the plant to spread somewhere within this range estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the spread in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this.

1.75m
Flower Colour (?):

What does this mean?

Flower Colour

Flowers come in a vast variety of colours from pure white to almost black. Colour can be affected by a number of factors including environment and diet. Use the photographs as a guide and expect variations.

Green
Flowering Time (?):

What does this mean?

Flowering Time

A plants development is synchronised with the changing seasons and flowering is one of several changes that occur at the appropriate time of year dependent on the specific plant. While our meteorological seasons are defined by specific dates; there can be two or the weeks difference in the start and end of the horticultural 'season' between the north and south of the UK.

Summer
Foliage (?):

What does this mean?

Evergreen

Plants that have leaves all year round are classified as evergreen. They can however lose leaves sporadically throughout the year.

Deciduous

Deciduous plants drop their leaves in autumn, look bare in winter and put out new leaves again in spring. Some plants such a Beech retain their dead leaves until the new spring growth.

Semi-evergreen

There are exceptions, some plant drop their leaves in cold winters but keep them if it is mild. These are classified as Semi-evergreen.

Deciduous
Fragrant (?):

What does this mean?
Fragrant
For plants that are fragrant the level of fragrance may vary, results may improve by planting in larger blocks. The fragrance may come from flowers or foliage.

No
Growth Rate (?):

What does this mean?

Growth rate of a plant will determine how fast the plant reaches it ultimate height and is affected by four main factors: temperature, nutrients, light, and water.

Average to fast
Hardiness (?):

What does this mean?

Fully Hardy

Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (to -15)

Half Hardy

Hardy throughout most of the UK (to -10)

Frost Hardy

Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of UK (to -5)

Fully Hardy
Position (?):

What does this mean?

Full Sun

Six or more full hours of direct sunlight but don't forget to water.

Partial Shade

Two or three hours either in early morning or late evening sun. Very limited exposure to midday sun.

Dense Shade

Usually no more than two hours direct sunlight. Usually under dense trees, shurbs or in shade cast by buildings/fences etc.

Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture (?):

What does this mean?

Well Drained

Well-drained soil allows water to percolate through reasonably quickly without pooling. Well drained soil can often be dry and lack nutrients.

Poorly Drained

Poorly Drained soil is usually saturated periodically during the growing season and remains wet for several days at a time. Saturated soil can deprive roots of oxygen.

Moist Well Drained

A moist well drained soil is the best of both worlds by combining high permeability with the ability to retain moisture. Adding well rotted organic matter to dry or wet soil will help improve both these characteristics.

Moist Well-drained
Soil PH (?):

What does this mean?

Acid

Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil.

Neutral

A neutral pH which is around 7, will be suitable for most plants. Clay soils tend to be neutral.

Alkaline

Soil with a pH between 7 and 14 are refereed to as Alkaline. Chalky soil is usually Alkaline.

Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type (?):

What does this mean?

Chalk

Chalky or lime-rich soils may be light or heavy, largely made up of calcium carbonate and are very alkaline.

Clay

Clay soils are potentially fertile and hold a high proportion of water. They drain slowly and take longer to warm up in spring.

Loam

Loam soils are s mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of clay or sandy soils. Fertile, well-drained and easily worked.

Sand

Sandy soils have a low clay content, drain quickly, easy to cultivate and work. They can dry out quickly and are low in plant nutrients. Often very acidic.

Chalk, Loam, Sand

**Tayberry 'Tummelberry' (Rubus idaeus x fruticosus)**

Experience the extraordinary Scottish hybrid breakthrough with exceptionally large, bright red berries and intensely superb flavour that delivers heavy crops and vigorous growth with outstanding garden performance

Overview

Discover the pinnacle of hybrid berry excellence with Tayberry 'Tummelberry', the remarkable Scottish Crop Research Institute breakthrough that represents a significant advancement over the traditional Tayberry. This exceptional cultivar combines spectacularly large, rounded berries with bright red colouration, deeply intense flavour, and vigorous growing characteristics that make it perfect for both commercial and home garden applications. Bred specifically for superior fruit quality and garden performance, this hybrid berry delivers heavy crops with a wonderful bright red colour and superb flavour that creates an unforgettable taste experience. Once tasted, the Tummelberry's distinctive characteristics make it impossible to forget, offering the perfect balance of exceptional flavour intensity, impressive productivity, and reliable garden performance that transforms any landscape into a highly productive and beautiful edible sanctuary.

Key Features

Plant Type: Premium hybrid berry shrub (Tayberry improvement)
Planting Season: March to May and September to November
Mature Height: 2m
Spread: 1.75m with arching canes
Fruiting Period: Mid-July to late August
Berry Characteristics: Large, rounded, bright red berries with intense flavour
Flavour Profile: Deeply intense, superb flavour - once tasted never forgotten
Productive Lifespan: 15+ years with proper care
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK down to temperatures of -20 degrees Celcius (RHS hardiness rating H7)

Exceptional Berry Excellence

The fruit are large, rounder and juicier with a wonderful bright red colour and a deeply intense flavour that creates an unforgettable taste experience. These spectacular berries are significantly improved over traditional Tayberries, offering superior size, shape, and flavour characteristics that make them perfect for premium fresh eating and gourmet culinary applications.

Superior Scottish Breeding

Bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, this fairly new variety of hybrid berry represents the pinnacle of modern berry breeding. The Tummelberry differs from the traditional Tayberry in flavour, colour, size and shape of its fruit, creating a distinctly superior berry that combines the best characteristics of its parent varieties.

Heavy Crop Production

Produces heavy crops of attractive, large, rounded fruit with exceptional productivity that makes it suitable for both home gardens and commercial applications. This vigorous habit ensures substantial harvests that provide excellent value and extended seasonal fruit availability throughout the summer months.

Extended Harvest Season

Harvest from mid-July through to late August, providing valuable extended fruiting when many other berries have finished for the season. This long harvest window ensures continuous fresh fruit availability and multiple picking opportunities for maximum garden productivity.

Exceptional Flavour Profile

Features a superb flavour that harmoniously blends the sweetness and tartness of raspberries with the richness of blackberries, creating a deeply intense taste experience. The wonderful bright red colour is matched by exceptional flavour quality that makes these berries perfect for fresh eating, preserving, and gourmet culinary applications.

Vigorous Growth Characteristics

High yielding, vigorous and easy to manage with strong arching canes that create naturally productive garden shrubs. This excellent growth pattern provides maximum fruit production whilst maintaining manageable size and structure that requires minimal specialized training or support systems.

Self-Fertile Convenience

Self-fertile variety that doesn't require cross-pollination, making it perfect for smaller gardens or single-plant installations. This convenience factor ensures reliable fruit production without the need for multiple varieties, whilst still benefiting from nearby pollinators for enhanced yields.

Superior Garden Performance

Vigorous in habit and easy to grow, these plants start cropping reliably and provide consistent annual harvests. The robust nature and adaptable growing characteristics make them suitable for various garden situations whilst maintaining excellent productivity and fruit quality.

Ideal Growing Position

Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with pH 6.0-7.0 for optimal growth and fruit production. Requires 6-8 hours of sunlight for best performance whilst tolerating various soil conditions when properly amended with organic matter and mulch.

Easy Maintenance Requirements

Easy to manage with minimal specialized care requirements once established. The vigorous growth habit and natural disease resistance reduce ongoing maintenance needs, making it perfect for both experienced gardeners and those new to berry growing.

Multiple Harvest Applications

Perfect for fresh eating, freezing, preserving, and gourmet culinary applications. The exceptional flavour and attractive appearance make these berries ideal for premium markets, whilst the extended harvest season provides flexibility for processing and preservation projects.

Container Growing Potential

Suitable for larger container cultivation on patios, terraces, or in small gardens where space is limited. The vigorous growth requires adequate container size and support, but provides substantial berry harvests from confined spaces with proper care and feeding.

Outstanding Nutritional Value

Rich in vitamin C, bioflavonoids, folate, and fibre, making these berries a true superfruit for health-conscious gardeners. The exceptional nutritional profile combined with outstanding flavour makes them perfect for healthy eating and premium food production.

Seasonal Interest Calendar

Spring: White flowers provide valuable nectar for pollinators
Mid-Summer: Extended berry harvest with spectacular bright red fruit
Late Summer: Continued fruiting through August with attractive foliage
Autumn: Beautiful autumn foliage colour providing extended seasonal interest
Winter: Elegant cane structure showcasing hardy growth characteristics

Commercial Growing Potential

High yielding characteristics and superior fruit quality make it suitable for small-scale commercial production and premium market applications. The extended harvest season and exceptional flavour command premium prices whilst the vigorous growth ensures reliable annual production.

Landscape Design Applications

Kitchen Gardens: Premium summer berry crop with exceptional culinary value
Productive Landscapes: Maximum yield berry production with extended harvest
Container Displays: Impressive fruit production for patio and small-space growing
Commercial Orchards: Premium berry production with superior market characteristics
Wildlife Gardens: Valuable nectar source with substantial bird-friendly harvest

Growing Success Tips

Success with 'Tummelberry' centres on providing well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and ensuring adequate sunlight for optimal fruit development. Choose a sunny position with good air circulation, provide sturdy support for the vigorous canes, and mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Take advantage of its self-fertile nature and extended harvest season, and your Tayberry 'Tummelberry' will prove that exceptional flavour intensity and remarkable productivity can be combined in one outstanding hybrid berry, delivering extended harvest excellence and premium fruit quality that transforms any garden into a highly productive and beautiful edible landscape investment.

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