RUBUS cockburnianus
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RUBUS cockburnianus
Commonly known as Chinese bramble
Tall growing ornamental bramble with fine grey stems and foliage
£15.50 each
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Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Prune back to about 30cm (1ft) every one or two years to encourage new shoots -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Grey mould (botrytis) -
Place of origin
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Deciduousleaves to 20cm (8in) long with 5-7, sometimes 9, diamond-shaped leaflets.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetSolid purple. -
Saucer-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) or more. -
Spread
2m (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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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft) or more.
2m (6½ft) or more.
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Rubus - Care Guide
