Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Bliss'

Latin name
Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Bliss'
Common name
Everbearing raspberry 'Autumn Bliss'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus ‘Autumn Bliss’ is an early autumn-fruiting raspberry much appreciated for its reliability and generous late-season production. This upright, bushy raspberry develops sturdy canes that produce large, bright red, firm, juicy, and pleasantly sweet fruits. Its fruiting begins in late summer and continues until the first frosts on the current year's growth, ensuring an abundant and prolonged harvest. Ideal for fresh consumption, jams, and freezing, it stands out for its quick entry into production and ease of pruning. Its vibrant green foliage attracts pollinators and integrates perfectly into the vegetable garden or as a fruiting hedge. Rubus idaeus ‘Autumn Bliss’ combines hardiness, high yield, and simplified maintenance for northern gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, fresh, well-drained soil
Fertilization
Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Large, firm, juicy, sweet, bright red fruits
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy, upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Ever-bearing raspberry plant
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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