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Hinnonmaki Red or Yellow Rubus Fruticosus 'Chester'
Gooseberry Chester Blackberry

1 April,
to 1.5 m 1 to 2 m May July 1.5 m 2 m May August

A Finnish variety that includes two bushes producing Superb allrounder, Chester is one of the hardiest
copious mid-season yields of large, juicy, aromatic blackberry varieties available, and thornless too.
fruit – either ruby red berries or golden-yellow. Plants produce a heavy crop of large, sweet,
Delicious freshly picked (rich in Vitamins A, B and C, juicy and flavourful berries mid to late summer.
and in antioxidants), they’re great for both preserves Fantastic fresh, great for jams and baking. Fruit
and wine-making too! Decorative note: greenish is produced on 2-year-old canes, up to 1.5 m high.
to pink flowers in clusters of two to three Decorative note: pinkish white blooms, April
in the spring; gorgeous foliage colours in the fall. to May.

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