A suckering shrub with divided dark green leaves. Pretty fragrant magenta-rose flowers in mid-spring followed by orange-yellow fruits. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April. Fruits May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rubus spectabilis
A suckering shrub with divided dark green leaves. Pretty fragrant magenta-rose flowers in mid-spring followed by orange-yellow fruits.
Additional information
| Generic | Rubus |
|---|---|
| Species | spectabilis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | orange, yellow |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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