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RUBUS
Commonly known as Bramble, Ornamental bramble
Genus of 250, or more, species of often prickly or bristly, deciduous or evergreen shrubs and climbers, occasionally herbaceous perennials, found worldwide in a range of habitats from coastal sand dunes to thickets, woodland, forest and mountain slopes.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for flowers, foliage and, in some varieties, attractive winter shoots
Place of originWorldwide distribution
Buy Varieties of RUBUS
RUBUS 'Benenden'
single pure white 'dog-rose' flowers, fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS calophyllus
beautiful foliage with large ovate leaves which are silvery and silky-haired beneath. Needs a sheltered position
RUBUS cockburnianus
tall growing ornamental bramble with fine grey stems and foliage
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS cockburnianus 'Goldenvale'
young foliage glowing golden yellow mellowing to lime yellow, small rose-purple flowers. Thrives in all types of soils. Very hardy
RUBUS formosensis
lobed green leaves, yellow-brown on reverse. White flowers followed by orange berries.
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS henryi
grows up to 15 feet and flowers from JUN-AUG with edible fruits from AUG-SEPT. Rare and unusual species
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS ichangensis
foot long clusters of small white flowers followed by flavoursome red berries. A rare but attractive species
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS lineatus
deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with most attractive leaves which are green above and silvery below. Small red or yellow fruits follow large double white flowers in summer. Few prickles. Prefers a warm sheltered position
RUBUS odoratus
vigorous suckering and spreading shrub with attractive purplish pink flowers and edible red fruit
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS phoenicolasius
reddish-brown bristly arching canes. Small pale pink flowers and edible red fruit in summer
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS spectabilis 'Olympic Double'
a striking form with double bright purple-pink flowers
RUBUS squarrosus
a very odd plant which forms a tangled mess of stems with ivory-white prickles. Yellowish flowers in summer but seldom fruits. A good plant to deter cats or burglars
RUBUS thibetanus
leaves silvery grey, flowers purple, fruits black or red
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS tricolor
emerald green foliage covered in red bristles, white flowers and orange-red edible fruits
Gift-wrapping available
RUBUS tricolor 'Betty Ashburner'
hybrid tricolor with shiny green foliage and creamy-white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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