About
A low-growing, evergreen shrub, with almost thornless stems that root as they spread, and rounded, three-lobed, textured dark green leaves that can turn reddish bronze in cold winters. Bears single white flowers in summer, sometimes followed by rounded orange fruits.
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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitMatforming, Spreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by division, detaching rooted offsets in autumn and spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds