Plants > Perennials

Rubus irenaeus

Rubus irenaeus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Rubus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A creeping wild relative of raspberry and blackberry with downy stems and thorns which remain around 20cm high. The large, glossy leaves are evergreen and white flowers stand proud of the leaves on erect stems. These produce orange-red berries in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Tolerant of most growing conditions

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by layering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

TrailingSubmerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years