The long canes create a striking display when trained up an obelisk or placed in a large pot, making them an attractive and productive addition to any patio when grown in containers. Originally developed in Canada, this mid-season variety has become one of the most popular summer-fruiting raspberries worldwide, thriving in a wide range of climates. It yields a dependable harvest of large, sweet-flavoured fruit from the very first year, thanks to its easy-to-grow long canes. Height: 150 cm (59″). Spread: 50 cm (20″).
Grow summer fruiting raspberry plants in a sunny position in any well drained soil. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. The stems of these long caned summer fruiting raspberries will require support. Before planting, prepare a framework of wires stretched horizontally between two sturdy 1.8m (6′) posts. When growing raspberries in containers, support their tall stems on a wigwam of canes.
Plant raspberry canes against their supports, allowing a distance of 60cm (24″) between plants. Water well. Summer fruiting raspberries fruit on the previous season’s growth. Leave unpruned after planting. This cane will go on to produce fruit next summer, at the same time, new shoots will grow from the roots. Once fruit has been picked the original cane should be removed and the new shoots left to grow to produce fruit the following year.
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