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Loch Ness

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Rubus L. Blackberry · Ornamentals · bred by Scottish Crop Research Institute, GB

also searched as: лоч несс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The semi-erect shrub forms vigorous canes over 4 meters long, which are thornless, simplifying plant maintenance. The variety is self-fertile and mid-late maturing: fruiting lasts from the second half of August until frosts.

Black-colored berries with a glossy sheen have an oval-elongated or conical shape and a weight from 4 to 12 grams. The fruit has a dense structure, a distinct blackberry aroma, a balanced sweet taste, and high transportability.

The plant demonstrates high productivity, winter hardiness, and drought tolerance. It possesses resistance to major diseases, including powdery mildew and gray mold.

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Countries of admission

4 jurisdictions

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QZ

active terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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breeder code Loch Ness

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  • LOCH NESS primary CH, DE, FR, GB, NL, QZ, ZA
  • LOCH_NESS QZ

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute (GB) 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
Rudolf Dieffenbach Beerenkulturen 15 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Robert Mayer Pflanzenvertrieb GmbH 1 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Rudolf Dieffenbach Beerenkulturen 15 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № BRA2

    Registration
    30 September 2012

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United Kingdom № 109/2
Protection expired
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 18 December 2014

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