Dewberry 'Lucretia' produces sweet shiny black berries on vines with dark green foliage. The vines may be trained on a trellis or stakes to make harvesting easier and keep the fruit off the ground. The early summer flowers make this plant a beautiful addition to the landscape. Dewberries are delicious in pies, jams, cobblers, and other desserts. They may also be enjoyed fresh. Dewberry 'Lucretia' is a dormant plant selected by DeGroot, offering you the opportunity to get a head start to the season! Due to its dormant state, this plant may lack foliage until it is planted. There is no need to wait until after frost, this may be planted as soon as the ground is workable. This early planting prevents transplant shock and allows it more time to develop its root system. If your plant does have foliage, provide protection from frost. Depending on the climate and weather experienced after planting, this plant could take up to 4-6 weeks to break dormancy and show signs of growth. Planting InstructionsMay be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 3" below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. | DeGroot Lucretia Dewberry Seed Packet | Size 1 YR 1