About
An evergreen arching shrub or short climber to under 2m. The lobed green leaves have attractively deep, parallel veining and are light yellow-brown on the lower surface. The flowers are white and develop into orange-red berries.
About the genus
Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Climber Wall Shrub
HabitClump forming, Spreading branched, Climbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationTrain to wires on the sheltered side of a fence or wall, in any fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Alternatively, allow to grow freely into a mounded shrub
PruningOnce well established, cut some older stems down to the ground in late autumn to make room for new, each year. Tie these in to their framework if necessary.
PropagationPropagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)