RUBUS spectabilis 'Olympic Double'
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RUBUS spectabilis 'Olympic Double'
Commonly known as Ornamental bramble
A striking form with double bright purple-pink flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
Deciduous3-palmate leaves to 15cm (6in) long, composed of ovate, glossy, mid-green leaflets
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetSolid purple. -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Incised
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightThicket-forming with upright slightly prickly shoots. Produces usually solitary flowers 5cm (2in) across.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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