Everbearing Raspberry 'Caroline'

Everbearing Raspberry 'Caroline' (Rubus idaeus 'Caroline'). Rubus idaeus 'Caroline', known as the everbearing red raspberry 'Caroline', is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright and vigorous habit, recognized for the remarkable size and intense flavor of its fruits. Very productive, it offers an abundant main harvest in late summer and autumn on new shoots. Its white, melliferous blossoms ensure excellent pollination and sustained fruiting. Its dense green foliage supports robust canes suitable for row cultivation in the vegetable garden. Rubus idaeus 'Caroline' prefers full sun and rich, deep, well-drained soil to express its full potential.

To plant the everbearing raspberry 'Caroline', choose a suitable exposure: sun. The recommended soil is: rich, deep, and very well-drained. Plan for access to pick the fruits without breaking the new canes. Pruning depends on the fruiting cycle: distinguish between the stems that have produced shoots intended for the next harvest. Support can facilitate the maintenance of vigorous varieties. Water the root ball before planting and check that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 1.2 m (4 ft) to plan the plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1.5 m (5 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Keep access to the base to weed, check moisture, and remove damaged parts. Associate this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.