A reliable autumn-fruiting (primocane) raspberry bearing firm, sweet red berries on the current season's canes, simplifying pruning. Self-fertile and hardy, it suits cool to warm-temperate gardens with cool roots and full sun.
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 Heritage Raspberry
Rubus idaeus 'Heritage' 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 Heritage Raspberry
Heritage 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
Heritage 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
Heritage Raspberry does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Heritage Raspberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is moderate maintenance.
Using Heritage Raspberry in the garden
Heritage Raspberry earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Heritage 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 Heritage Raspberry
Plant Sale lists Heritage Raspberry as potted plants. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
