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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Heritage 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 Heritage Raspberry after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Heritage 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 Heritage Raspberry
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