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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
£15.50 each
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Pests & Diseases
Grey mould (Botrytis), yellowing leaf virus -
Place of origin
Eastern Himalayas, Myanmar -
DeciduousLarge 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 -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-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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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 - 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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