BABY CAKES® BLACKBERRY

2 gallon

$36.39

RUBUS 'APF-236T' BUSHEL AND BERRY® BABY CAKES® PP27032

$36.39

Treat your patio to a "fireworks" display of flavor with the Bushel and Berry® Baby Cakes® Blackberry. This revolutionary dwarf variety finally makes it possible to grow professional-grade blackberries in small spaces. Completely thornless and naturally compact, Baby Cakes® produces large, classic sweet berries twice a year in most regions—once in mid-summer on old canes and again in mid-fall on new growth. Its rounded, shrub-like habit means no messy trellising is required, making it as ornamental as it is delicious.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	3-4 feet
Mature Spread	3-4 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Time	Spring

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zones 4-8 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Choose a location with at least 6 hours of direct sun. For containers, use a 5-gallon (12"–16") pot with drainage holes. Use high-quality potting soil mixed with organic compost. If planting in-ground, ensure the soil is well-draining and slightly acidic (pH 6.5–7.5).

Baby Cakes is a "primocane" variety. In early spring, prune out only the dead, gray canes that fruited the previous year at ground level. Leave the green, healthy canes, as these will provide your early summer crop. Tip-prune new green canes in summer if they exceed 3 feet to encourage branching.

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (like a 10-10-10) or an organic berry-specific food in early spring when new growth appears. A second light feeding in early summer can support the fall crop. Avoid fertilizing after late July to prevent tender winter growth.

In the ground, apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base. For container plants in cold zones (4–6), move the pot to a sheltered, unheated garage or wrap the container in burlap to protect the root ball from "freeze-thaw" cycles.

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