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RUBUS lineatus
Commonly known as Bramble
Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with most attractive leaves which are green above and silvery below. Small red or yellow fruits follow large double white flowers in summer. Few prickles. Prefers a warm sheltered position
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.5-palmate, pleated leaves, very attractive when young, mid green above, silvery beneath
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White
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HeightTo 3m (10ft)
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SpreadTo 3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubClump-forming shrub with rambling, silky-hairy stems forming a bamboo-like thicket. Flowers in small axillary clusters
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline
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Full sun
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Partial shade
RUBUS lineatus
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees and other insects. A thornless bramble grown for its attractive leaves. Can be pruned to encourage young foliagePests & DiseasesGrey mould(Botrytis) may be a problemPlace of originEastern Asia (China to the Himalayas)
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Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf formPalmate
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendly
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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.
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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.
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