A prostrate shrub with red bristly stems and heart-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty saucer-shaped white flowers in summer, followed by red fruit. Max Height 60cm. Flowers June to August. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rubus tricolor
A prostrate shrub with red bristly stems and heart-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. Pretty saucer-shaped white flowers in summer, followed by red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Rubus |
|---|---|
| Species | tricolor |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | September |
| 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, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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