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    RUBUS
    RUBUS
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for flowers, foliage and, in some varieties, attractive winter shoots
    • Place of origin
      Worldwide distribution
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
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    varieties
    RUBUS alceifolius
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    RUBUS 'Benenden'
    Single pure white 'dog-rose' flowers, fragrant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    RUBUS calophyllus
    Bramble
    Beautiful foliage with large ovate leaves which are silvery and silky-haired beneath. Needs a sheltered position
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    RUBUS formosensis
    Formosan bramble, Formosan raspberry
    Lobed green leaves, yellow-brown on reverse. White flowers followed by orange berries on this excellent groundcover plant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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