Blackberries and Raspberries belong to a complex genus of more than 250 species native from temperate to subtropical regions. Several Rubus species make edible berries in terminal clusters on annual to perennial prickly stems with compound leaves. Fruits are eaten fresh or prepared as jam, jelly, syrup, or wine. They are rich in vitamins (A, B and C). The dried leaves are used in teas for their medicinal properties. All species are easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Sow seeds flat in any humus rich, sandy soil. Keep pots in a sheltered, partially shaded spot outside. Transplant as soon as plants are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
20 seeds per package.
Rubus (Blackberry and Raspberry)
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Rubus illecebrosus (Japanese Strawberry Raspberry)
30cm, Japanese Strawberry Raspberry makes low upright stems and is an excellent groundcoverer with ornamental light green, narrow leaves. It is native of open spots in woods in Japan. The ornamental bright red fruits can be cooked to make them palatable, and are used in jams and jellies. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VII.
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Rubus odoratus (Virginia Raspberry)
150cm, Virginia Rasperry makes biannual to perennial, upright to slightly arching stems with ornamental, acer shaped foliage, silvery white beneath and showy, intense rose, quite large flowers in a terminal cluster, which are followed by small, red fruits. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. A non-invasive, most decorative species which is easily controlled in the garden. V-VII.
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Rubus phoeniculasisus (Japanese Wineberry)
200 (300)cm, Japanese Wineberry is native of open spots in woods throughout Korea, China, and Japan. It makes biannual to semiperennial stems with yellowish-green green leaves which are silvery white underneath. Fruits mature to dark wine red and have a delicious, sweet aromatic taste with a slighly sour flavor. For any humus rich soil in a partially shaded spot. An experimental artificial cross with common blackberry species may result in utmost interesting new combinations, such as plants with valuable, most tasty fruits. V-VII.
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| seed package 4626 | € 4,99* | ||
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.
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