A summer-fruiting (floricane) raspberry with large, firm, flavoursome red berries borne on second-year canes. Vigorous and hardy, it crops in early to mid-summer and benefits from a sunny site with cool, moist roots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.8 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Chilcotin Raspberry
Rubus idaeus 'Chilcotin' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Chilcotin Raspberry
Chilcotin Raspberry suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Chilcotin Raspberry does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Chilcotin Raspberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Chilcotin Raspberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Chilcotin Raspberry in the garden
Chilcotin Raspberry earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Chilcotin Raspberry sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Chilcotin Raspberry
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