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Red Raspberry Plant - Rubus Idaeus

The Red Raspberry bush is a deciduous, perennial shrub known for its delicious, sweet-tart fruit. It typically grows between 3 to 5 feet tall and features cane-like stems that can be either thorny or thornless, depending on the variety.

Produces Berries in Late Spring to Early Summer

The leaves are dark green on top and pale on the underside, with a serrated edge, giving the plant a lush, vibrant appearance. In late spring and summer, they also offer vibrant scarlet berries.

Comes in a cell plug 6-12"

In spring, the plant produces small, delicate white and pink flowers that attract pollinators.

These flowers eventually give way to the familiar berries that ripen mid to late summer. The fruit comprises many small drupelets, each containing a seed, and is easily harvested by hand. The plant needs full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in cooler climates that benefit from winter chilling.

Red Raspberry Plants are Great For Cooking or Snacks

They are highly prized for their rich flavor, whether eaten fresh, made into jams, or used in desserts. The plant is also valued for its relatively low maintenance, though it requires regular pruning to manage its canes' growth and encourage a healthy fruit yield. Over time, the plant can form dense thickets if not correctly handled, making it both a productive and decorative addition to a garden.

Red Raspberry Prefer Full Sun

They require full sun exposure and slightly acidic, well-drained soil. They also require proper aeration to prevent diseases. They thrive, preferably in USDA 3-9. 

How Long Does it Take For Raspberries to Bear Fruit?

They take one to two years to bear their first fruit. Although most of the plants may take their time and root in the first year, you should be ready to harvest fully grown fruits in the second season that you plant them. 

What is the lifespan of Red Raspberry Plants?

If well preserved, the red raspberry bush can live between 10 and 15 years. However, single stems are two-year plants; they grow leaves in the first year, fruits in the second year, and die back. Annual pruning and proper care lead to new cane development, making the plant continually productive. 

What fertilizer is good for Raspberry Shrubs?

A 10:10:10 fertilizer is ideal for them, and should be used early in the spring when new shoots haven't yet emerged. Also, compost, compost-rotted manure or a high-nitrogen fertiliser like blood meal is a great organic option. 

Do they multiply?

Yes. They grow from underground runners, which produce other canes. These propagated forms can become tightly linked with time to form a dense patch of the parent form.