Raspberry 'Black Polka' (Autumn fruiting/Primocane)

Raspberry 'Black Polka' is a striking new variety of purple raspberry with an impressive dual-cropping habit. Fruiting on primocanes, it delivers a generous autumn harvest, and with careful pruning, you can also enjoy an earlier crop in summer. This vigorous grower sends up thorny new shoots and rewards with clusters of glossy, dark purple fruits—almost black in colour—with a rich, sweet flavour and high nutritional value.A good candidate for double cropping, ‘Black Polka’ can be pruned to provide two harvests - the first harvest starting around mid-June on biennial canes, followed by a second flush from the end of August on the current year’s canes.Well-suited to gardens and allotments, Raspberry 'Black Polka' stands out not only for its unique colour and cropping potential but also for its resilience against common raspberry pests and diseases. A smart choice for anyone seeking an extended berry season and standout fruit. Ultimate height: 150cm (59in). Ultimate spread: 50cm (20in).