[ravenzero1]

i will be planting a blackberry bush.  what is better to plant, a bush or canes

[daisy1990]

Whatever you buy chose a thornless variety!

[gillie]

Blackberries are canes.  Blackcurrants are bushes.

Gillie

[ravenzero1]

ok then is it better to buy a black berry plant from a garden centre or canes from over the internet.

[gillie]

As suits you!  You will have to wait until the autumn anyway.  Any stock that is available at the moment will have been hanging around for a long time and may not do too well.

Gillie

[Trillium]

I'd be tempted, at this time of year, to get one from a garden centre so I can see what condition it's in. A spring purchase could come from either source as both would be in good condition.

Just be aware that the plant will eventually need a bit of space to each side to spread its canes and can get quite tall so hopefully you have a spot that won't overlook other plants needing sun. And definitely choose thornless.

[Paul Plots]

I picked up two beautiful blackberries at 75% off just last week. Both were in 10" pots and one had a couple of flowers too.

They will be going down to the plot just as soon as I've prepared a spot for them. 

[Babstreefern]

Try a nursery, they are usually loads cheaper than a garden centre

[Paul Plots]

Try a nursery, they are usually loads cheaper than a garden centre

But keep an eye out at garden centres for clearance sales.... that's where my two came from. Posh plants!