Rubus fruticosus × idaeus (Tayberry) Medana, 3L
£12.00
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notes
The Tayberry 'Medana' is a wonderfully rewarding hybrid fruit bush, producing long, tapering berries that are rich, juicy, and full of flavour. Thornless and easy to train, it’s ideal for gardeners seeking a generous crop with minimal fuss — perfect for homegrown jams and summer puddings. Images courtesy of James McIntyre & Sons.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Eventual height and spread: H: 180cm (71in), W: 200cm (79in)
Features
notes
The Tayberry 'Medana' is a wonderfully rewarding hybrid fruit bush, producing long, tapering berries that are rich, juicy, and full of flavour. Thornless and easy to train, it’s ideal for gardeners seeking a generous crop with minimal fuss — perfect for homegrown jams and summer puddings. Images courtesy of James McIntyre & Sons.
Insights
Developed in Scotland by crossing blackberry and raspberry, the tayberry inherits the best of both: bold taste, soft texture, and strong growing habits. 'Medana' is a refined, nearly thornless form that crops heavily and ripens from mid to late summer.
Details
- Self-fertile
- Flowers: May–June
- Crops: July-August
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
- Aspect: South or west-facing
- Sun levels: Full sun
Care
Support with wires or trellis, and tie in new growth as it appears. After harvesting, cut back fruited stems to ground level, allowing new canes to develop for the following season. Mulch annually and water in dry spells to support fruit production.
Glossary