Overview
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rubus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and edible fruit.
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, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B)
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood and root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B)?
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) need?
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) hardy in the UK?
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B) 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 fruticosus agg. 'Himalayan Giant' (B)?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood and root cuttings in winter.