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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 -
Height2m (6½ft) -
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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Partial shade
RUBUS cockburnianus 'Goldenvale'
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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 originGarden origin -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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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 InterestSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Rubus - Care Guide
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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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