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RUBUS henryi

Commonly known as Bramble

Grows up to 15 feet and flowers from JUN-AUG with edible fruits from AUG-SEPT. Rare and unusual species

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Evergreen - lance-shaped, deeply 3-lobed, glossy, dark green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, white-felted beneath.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - 5m (16ft)
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - scrambling climber with slender, white-hairy shoots. Produces long racemes of pink flowers 2cm (¾in) across followed by spherical, glossy black fruit 1.5cm (½in) across
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - grey mould (Botrytis)
Place of origin - western and central China
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Seasonal Interest - Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile.
Wildlife - Bee friendly
Bird friendly