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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
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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/violetRose purple
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightThicket-forming shrub with arching, prickly shoots with a brilliant white bloom in winter
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
RUBUS cockburnianus 'Goldenvale'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowPrune back to about 30cm (1ft) every one or two years to encourage new shootsOrnamental barkPests & DiseasesGrey mould (Botrytis)Place of originGarden origin
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning 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 InterestSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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Rubus - Care Guide
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