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RUBUS cockburnianus
Commonly known as Chinese bramble
Tall growing ornamental bramble with fine grey stems and foliage
Further Reading....
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Deciduousleaves to 20cm (8in) long with 5-7, sometimes 9, diamond-shaped leaflets.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetSolid purple. -
Height2m (6½ft) or more. -
Spread2m (6½ft) or more.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightThicket-forming shrub. Arching thicket-forming shrub with prickly shoots. Produces flowers to 1cm (½in) across in terminal racemes in summer.
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
RUBUS cockburnianus
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Additional Features
Good to knowPrune back to about 30cm (1ft) every one or two years to encourage new shootsOrnamental bark
Pests & DiseasesGrey mould (botrytis)
Place of originChina -
Flower ShapeSaucer-shaped
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendly
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Rubus - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of RUBUS cockburnianus
RUBUS cockburnianus 'Goldenvale'
Chinese bramble
young foliage glowing golden yellow mellowing to lime yellow, small rose-purple flowers. Thrives in all types of soils. Very hardy
Gift-wrapping available
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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
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