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tummelberry

Rubus 'Tummelberry' (F)

Genus: Rubus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A hybrid berry to around 2m tall with bristly stems and white flowers followed by large, hairy, glossy, dark-red edible fruits in summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch with well-rotted compost or manure

Pruning

Cut out old canes following fruiting and tie in new canes. See pruning blackberries and hybrid berries

Propagation

Propagate by tip layering or from cuttings

Pests

Can get aphids, leafhoppers, raspberry beetle and gall mites

Diseases

Usually disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years