RUBUS lineatus
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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
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. A thornless bramble grown for its attractive leaves. Can be pruned to encourage young foliage -
Pests & Diseases
Grey mould(Botrytis) may be a problem -
Place of origin
Eastern Asia (China to the Himalayas) -
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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Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Palmate
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Lanceolate
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Height
To 3m (10ft) -
Spread
To 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 winter
Hardy 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 -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile 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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Mature Sizeto 3m (10ft)
to 3m (10ft)
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