Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' (Olympic Double Raspberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRubus
Speciesspectabilis
Cultivar'Olympic Double'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)5 - 15
Height1 - 2 m
Spread1 - 2 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright, suckering and thicket-forming.
LandscapeCottage and informal gardens.
PropagationBudding and cuttings.
CultivationPrefers full sun in moist but well-drained soil.
PestsGrey moulds may occur.
Notable SpecimensBonython Estate Gardens, Cornwall, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionUpright shoots.
Leaf DescriptionPalmate leaves that are 15 cm long, composed of ovate leaflets.
Flower DescriptionVery showy, double flowers that are 5 cm wide and appear in mid-spring.
Colour DescriptionThe leaflets are a mid-green. The flowers are a bright purplish-pink.
Texture DescriptionThe leaflets are a glossy texture.

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