Like the loganberry, the tayberry is a cross between the raspberry and blackberry. ‘Buckingham’ is a thornless tayberry with large, well-flavoured, dark purple-red, cone-shaped fruit that can grow up to 4cm (1½in) long. Appearing from mid-to-late summer, tayberries can be a little tart and work in cooked dishes such as pies, or in fruit sauces, jams and jellies. They can also be added to uncooked desserts such as summer pudding, ice cream or sorbet. Ideal for planting against a wall or a fence, it also does well in large containers.