Product Overview
The Purple Flowering Raspberry, known scientifically as Rubus Odoratus, is a stunning perennial that brings both beauty and bounty to your garden. With its vibrant magenta-purple flowers and sweet red berries, this plant is a must-have for any garden enthusiast.
Key Benefits
This plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8, making it a versatile choice for various climates. It grows to a height of 4-6 feet and requires a spacing of 6-8 feet. Its thornless nature makes it easy to harvest and maintain, while its unique leaf shape provides ornamental appeal.
Planting and Care
For best results, plant your seeds in full sun to partial shade and ensure the soil remains average to moist. The ideal planting period is through fall sowing or using cold stratification techniques.
Wildlife Support
The Purple Flowering Raspberry is not only beautiful but also beneficial for the ecosystem. Its flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the fruit provides food for songbirds and small animals.
FAQs
- When is the best time to plant? Fall or after cold stratification.
- How tall does this plant grow? It typically reaches 4-6 feet.
- What type of soil is preferred? Average to moist soil conditions.
- Is it deer resistant? Yes, it is deer resistant.
- What is the fruiting period? Fruits are harvested from July to September.
Yokie –
Arrived in good time. Thank you for the sale
Terry Graham –
Can’t wait to plant these
Elizabeth –
Received the seeds quickly and they were well packaged thank you Im very excited to see them grow
Damek –
Ordered many seeds, these look viable and arrived quickly.