Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Britten'

Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Britten' is an early primocane raspberry cane renowned for its productivity and the superior quality of its fruit. This upright, bushy raspberry plant develops vigorous canes that produce large, bright red fruits that are firm, juicy, and intensely sweet. Its fruiting begins in late summer and continues until the first frosts on the current year's canes, offering an abundant and continuous harvest. Highly prized for fresh consumption, baking, and processing, it stands out for its excellent flavor and good shelf life after picking. Its bright green foliage attracts pollinators and contributes to the garden's nourishing appeal. Suitable for fruit rows, edible hedges, or gourmet beds, Rubus idaeus 'Autumn Britten' combines hardiness, high yield, and ease of maintenance.

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

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, and very sweet, bright red fruits
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Bushy, upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Flowers that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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