Overview
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rubus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' 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
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' is a bushy cultivar of the Rubus genus, which includes deciduous shrubs often growing in a scrambling manner with bristly or spiny stems. This cultivar produces edible, juicy fruits following its five-petalled flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for fertile, well-drained conditions. Suitable for wildlife gardens, 'Merton Glory' is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood and root cuttings in winter.
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. 'Merton Glory' 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. 'Merton Glory'
- 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. 'Merton Glory'?
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' need?
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' 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. 'Merton Glory' hardy in the UK?
Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory' 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. 'Merton Glory'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood and root cuttings in winter.
More in the Rubus genus
- Rubus arcticus 'Marika' (F)arctic bramble 'Marika'
- Rubus idaeus 'Glen Ericht'PBR (F)raspberry 'Glen Ericht'
- Rubus idaeus Rubi ('Drisrasptwenty'PBR)
- Rubus sanctus
- Rubus adscitus
- Rubus rubrisetulosus
- Rubus splendidissimus