Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
7a-11b
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
3m | Max | 3m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


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Raspberry Family Overview
Rubus is a large genus containing around 1552 deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen shrubs including some woody-stemmed scrambling climbers, from the Rosaceae family. This genus contains widely cultivated species grown for their edible fruits such as Blackberry, Raspberry and Loganberry. They are also grown for their foliage, flowers or ornamental, thorny stems. Flowers are pink, red, purple or white, with 5 petals and shaped like cups. For optimal growth these plants require well-draining, fertile soil and full sun or partial shade.
Common problems with Raspberry Family
How to propagate Raspberry Family
Seed
Layering
Cuttings
Division
Alternatively, R.odoratus may be increased by division and R.'Benenden' and R.ulmifolius 'Bellidiflorus' by layering in spring. You can also propagate by root division in winter.
Special features of Raspberry Family
Attractive flowers
Attractive fruits
Other uses of Raspberry Family
Grown for their foliage, fruits and flowers or ornamental, often prickly stems. Deciduous species may be grown for their winter stems Suitable for coastal conditions.