RUBUS phoenicolasius
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RUBUS phoenicolasius
Commonly known as Japanese wineberry
Reddish-brown bristly arching canes. Small pale pink flowers and edible red fruit in summer
£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
Ornamental bramble which fruits on canes produced the previous year. Can be eaten from the cane. Use as raspberries -
Pests & Diseases
Grey mould (Botrytis), honey fungus -
Place of origin
Japan, northern China, Korea -
DeciduousLarge, 3-palmate leaves, coarsely toothed
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Incised
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightOpen, arching, spreading shrub with attractive, extremely bristly, red stems in winter. Freely produces clusters of small orange/red berries which remain surrounded by the calyx until ripe
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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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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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Rubus - Care Guide