RUBUS phoenicolasius

Reddish-brown bristly arching canes. Small pale pink flowers and edible red fruit in summer

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£14.50 each

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Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

Deciduous
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - open, 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
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 - 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
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly