BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska south to California, Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' is grown for its spectacular fully double, magenta-rose coloured flowers in late spring. These flowers contrast well with the bright green foliage.

An easy to grow Rubus which once planted will naturally spread and form a large clump, but can also be grown in a large container if garden space is more limited.

Supplied Size: 3L containers

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May
• Flower Colour: Magenta
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Medium sized densely branching, suckering shrub if unpruned.
  • Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft) or 1.5 m (5 ft) if pruned to the ground yearly.
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Notes: As this plant can spread, Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' is usually best planted in an area with restricted root space, for example at the edge of a border or path. This plant was formerly called Rubus spectabilis 'Flore Pleno'.