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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Chilcotin Raspberry is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Chilcotin Raspberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Chilcotin Raspberry with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Chilcotin Raspberry
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