Rubus odoratus

North America.

Flowering raspberry is a bushy, upright-growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 3 m and a width of 1.5 - 4 m.

The shoots of Rubus odoratus are reddish-brown.

The deciduous leaves of the Flowering raspberry are dark green, palmate, hairy and alternate. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall.

The purple-red, cupped flowers of Flowering raspberry appear in panicles from June to August. These grow to about 3 - 5 cm in size.

The red berries have an aromatic flavour. Ripen from September.

Rubus odoratus is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in partial shade.

The Flowering raspberry has good frost hardiness.

Rubus odoratus prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Cottage garden, fresh consumption, ornamental shrub

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).