Proven Winners® Taste of Heaven® Blackberry Shrub

The ultimate berry for flavor lovers

When you bite into a blackberry from the supermarket, you may notice that it often lacks the robust flavor you crave. That’s where this exceptional variety shines. After thorough taste-testing among countless blackberry cultivars, it emerged as the true standout. Its large berries burst with sweetness and a rich, full-bodied taste, setting a new standard for deliciousness in your garden. What’s more, it requires no pollinator, ensuring an abundance of fruit with minimal fuss.

Beyond its phenomenal flavor, this thornless variety offers practical advantages for the home gardener. Its sturdy canes allow for carefree cultivation without a trellis, making it perfect for small spaces or casual gardeners looking to simplify their care regimen. Adding this berry shrub to your yard not only elevates your landscape but also brings home the joy of fresh fruit right from your garden.

About Proven Winners®: Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs offers flowering shrubs, evergreens, and trees that have been tested for eight to ten years to ensure they outperform conventional varieties. That means bigger flowers, more colorful foliage, reblooming, disease resistance, new habits, or anything that makes them more beautiful and easier to grow in your landscape or garden.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil for your TASTE OF HEAVEN® blackberry. Plant in spring or fall, digging a hole twice the width of the root ball. Place the shrub at the same depth as it was in the container and backfill with soil. Water well after planting.

2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first few weeks after planting. Once established, water weekly, increasing frequency during dry spells. Avoid waterlogging, as this can cause root rot.

3. Pruning: In late winter or early spring, prune back canes to about 3-4 feet above ground to encourage new growth. Remove any dead or weak canes to maintain airflow and prevent disease.

4. Fertilizing: During the growing season, apply a balanced fertilizer every few months to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. Use a slow-release fertilizer for best results.