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RUBUS calophyllus
Commonly known as Bramble
Beautiful foliage with large ovate leaves which are silvery and silky-haired beneath. Needs a sheltered position
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Deciduous - large leaves 13-18cm (5-7in) long and 5-8cm (2-3in) wide, coarsely serrated with finely-pointed teeth. Conspicuous veins.
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Red - wine red -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - clump-forming shrub with whitish stems with minute, recurved prickles. Deep wine-red flowers, 1.5cm (¾in) across, in dense 2-7 flowered axillary panicles
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - grey mould (Botrytis), yellowing leaf virus -
Place of origin - eastern Himalayas, Myanmar -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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 - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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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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