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RUBUS
Commonly known as Bramble, Ornamental bramble
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Full sun - for deciduous species winter shoots. Evergreen species will tolerate partial shade -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for flowers, foliage and, in some varieties, attractive winter shoots -
Pests & Diseases - botrytis (grey mould) can be a problem -
Place of origin - worldwide distribution -
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Rubus - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of RUBUS
RUBUS 'Benenden' >
Commonly known as: Ornamental bramble.
Single pure white 'dog-rose' flowers, fragrant
RUBUS calophyllus >
Commonly known as: Bramble.
Beautiful foliage with large ovate leaves which are silvery and silky-haired beneath. Needs a sheltered position
RUBUS cockburnianus >
Commonly known as: Chinese bramble.
Tall growing ornamental bramble with fine grey stems and foliage
RUBUS cockburnianus 'Goldenvale' >
Commonly known as: Chinese bramble.
Young foliage glowing golden yellow mellowing to lime yellow, small rose-purple flowers. Thrives in all types of soils. Very hardy
RUBUS henryi >
Commonly known as: Bramble.
Grows up to 15 feet and flowers from JUN-AUG with edible fruits from AUG-SEPT. Rare and unusual species
RUBUS ichangensis >
Commonly known as: Ornamental bramble.
Foot long clusters of small white flowers followed by flavoursome red berries. A rare but attractive species
RUBUS lineatus >
Commonly known as: Bramble.
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 >
Commonly known as: American bramble, Flowering raspberry.
Vigorous suckering and spreading shrub with attractive purplish pink flowers and edible red fruit
RUBUS phoenicolasius >
Commonly known as: Japanese wineberry.
Reddish-brown bristly arching canes. Small pale pink flowers and edible red fruit in summer
RUBUS rosifolius 'Coronarius' >
Commonly known as: Bramble, Ornamental bramble.
Less prickly bramble with large, double, creamy white, green-flushed flowers
RUBUS spectabilis 'Olympic Double' >
Commonly known as: Ornamental bramble.
A striking form with double bright purple-pink flowers
RUBUS thibetanus >
Commonly known as: Silver fern.
leaves silvery grey, flowers purple, fruits black or red
RUBUS tricolor >
Commonly known as: Chinese bramble.
emerald green foliage covered in red bristles, white flowers and orange-red edible fruits
RUBUS tricolor 'Betty Ashburner' >
Commonly known as: Ornamental bramble.
Hybrid tricolor with shiny green foliage and creamy-white flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
