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    RUBUS
    RUBUS
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    RUBUS

    Commonly known as Bramble, Ornamental bramble

    Genus of 250, or more, species of often prickly or bristly, deciduous or evergreen shrubs and climbers, occasionally herbaceous perennials, found worldwide in a range of habitats from coastal sand dunes to thickets, woodland, forest and mountain slopes.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Grown for flowers, foliage and, in some varieties, attractive winter shoots
    • Place of origin
      Worldwide distribution
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    RUBUS alceifolius
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    RUBUS 'Benenden'
    Single pure white 'dog-rose' flowers, fragrant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    RUBUS calophyllus
    Bramble
    Beautiful foliage with large ovate leaves which are silvery and silky-haired beneath. Needs a sheltered position
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    RUBUS formosensis
    Formosan bramble, Formosan raspberry
    Lobed green leaves, yellow-brown on reverse. White flowers followed by orange berries on this excellent groundcover plant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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