Overview
Rubus 'Bounty Berry' is a plant with a spreading habit in the genus Rubus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rubus 'Bounty Berry' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include edible fruit and wildlife gardens.
About
Rubus 'Bounty Berry' is a spreading cultivar of the Rubus genus, which includes various brambles such as raspberries and blackberries. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring neutral, loam soil with medium moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for edible fruit production and wildlife gardens. Propagation can be achieved through several methods including softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings, as well as root cuttings, leaf bud cuttings, division, and layering.
About the genus
Rubus is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the rose family, Rosaceae, subfamily Rosoideae, most commonly known as brambles. Fruits of various species are known as raspberries, blackberries, dewberries, cloudberries, and bristleberries. It is a diverse genus, and estimates of the number of Rubus species vary from 250 to over 1,000, found across all continents except Antarctica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rubus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Medium
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rubus 'Bounty Berry' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Edible fruit, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rubus 'Bounty Berry'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Root cuttings, Leaf bud cuttings, Division, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leafhoppers, Raspberry beetle, Gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Grey mould, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rubus 'Bounty Berry'?
Rubus 'Bounty Berry' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rubus 'Bounty Berry' need?
Rubus 'Bounty Berry' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays medium.
Is Rubus 'Bounty Berry' hardy in the UK?
Rubus 'Bounty Berry' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rubus 'Bounty Berry'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Root cuttings, Leaf bud cuttings, Division, Layering.
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