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RUBUS tricolor
Commonly known as Chinese bramble
Emerald green foliage covered in red bristles, white flowers and orange-red edible fruits
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - ovate, entire or very shallowly 3- to 5-lobed, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, heart-shaped at the bases.
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - indefinite
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - both creeping and arching shoots. Produces flowers 2.5cm (1in) across singly or in few-flowered terminal racemes followed by raspberry-like fruit to 2.5cm (1in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - edible red fruit -
Place of origin - China ( Sichuan and Yunnan) -
Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Rubus - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of RUBUS tricolor
RUBUS tricolor 'Betty Ashburner' >
Commonly known as: Ornamental bramble.
Hybrid tricolor with shiny green foliage and creamy-white flowers
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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