{"product_id":"bushel-berry-baby-cakes-blackberry-bush","title":"Bushel and Berry? Baby Cakes Blackberry? Bush - Rubus","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBaby Cakes Blackberry Bush (Rubus)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baby Cakes Blackberry Bush is a compact, award-winning fruit plant that brings homegrown berry harvests to patios, small gardens, and containers. Developed by the University of Arkansas, this dwarf variety received top honors at the 2016 Farwest New Varieties Showcase, beating out dozens of competing plants. When you buy Baby Cakes Blackberry online, you're getting a self-sufficient plant that produces abundant, sweet fruit with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dwarf blackberry thrives on sunny patios in decorative containers, making it perfect for urban gardeners and homeowners with limited yard space. Plant it in full-sun garden beds alongside other berry varieties, or position it near outdoor seating areas where you can easily reach the ripening fruit. The plant works equally well in landscape borders or as a focal point in a fruit-focused garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Up to 4 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: Up to 4 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (8–10 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Regular watering\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, neutral pH\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Self-pollinating variety requires no additional pollinator plants\u003cbr\u003e• Disease-resistant genetics reduce pest and disease management concerns\u003cbr\u003e• Compact size fits containers, small yards, and patio spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit ripens at the top of the plant for easy harvesting in summer and fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location receiving at least 8–10 hours of direct sunlight daily and prepare well-draining, neutral-pH soil. Dig a hole three times wider than the root ball and equally deep, then position the plant so the top of the root ball aligns with ground level. Backfill with soil, gently firm around the roots to eliminate air pockets, and apply a 3-inch mulch layer using peat moss, pine needles, bark chips, or rubber mulch. Water regularly throughout the growing season, especially during dry spells. Enjoy fresh blackberries within reach from your patio or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 Quart","offer_id":45814364373178,"sku":"13013","price":95.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/bushel-berry-baby-cakes-blackberry-bush.jpg?v=1777510150","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/bushel-berry-baby-cakes-blackberry-bush","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}