Rubus biflorus
two-flowered raspberry
A suckering, deciduous shrub to 3m, with erect, prickly, white-bloomed canes, most showy in winter. Leaves pinnate, white beneath; white flowers 2.5cm across opening in summer may be followed by yellow fruit
Size
Ultimate height
2.5鈥�4 metresTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5鈥�4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Yellow | ||
| Winter | White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering
- Genus
Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya, W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not well managed
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
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