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    RUBUS
    RUBUS
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    RUBUS

    Commonly known as 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
    • Place of origin
      North American native
    • Deciduous
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Solid purple.
    • Saucer-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2m (6ft) or more
    • Spread
      2m (6ft) or more
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright stems, tiny thorns. Produces solitary flowers in spring. Can become invasive
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2m (6ft) or more
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6ft) or more
      		  
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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 late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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