Overview
Rubus rubrisetulosus is a spreading branched, trailing shrubs in the genus Rubus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rubus rubrisetulosus 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 rubrisetulosus is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Rubus genus, known for its spreading, trailing habit. Like other Rubus plants, it features bristly or spiny stems with lobed or pinnate foliage and produces flowers with five petals in spring, followed by juicy fruits in summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade on south- or west-facing, exposed sites with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for wildlife gardens and edible fruit cultivation.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rubus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rubus rubrisetulosus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rubus rubrisetulosus
- Propagation
- Seed, Tip layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Root cuttings, Leaf bud cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds, honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rubus rubrisetulosus?
Rubus rubrisetulosus prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Rubus rubrisetulosus need?
Rubus rubrisetulosus is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Rubus rubrisetulosus hardy in the UK?
Rubus rubrisetulosus 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 rubrisetulosus?
Seed, Tip layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Hardwood cuttings, Root cuttings, Leaf bud cuttings, Division.
More in the Rubus genus
- Rubus arcticus 'Marika' (F)arctic bramble 'Marika'
- Rubus fruticosus agg. 'Merton Glory'
- Rubus idaeus 'Glen Ericht'PBR (F)raspberry 'Glen Ericht'
- Rubus idaeus Rubi ('Drisrasptwenty'PBR)
- Rubus sanctus
- Rubus adscitus
- Rubus splendidissimus