Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Festival'

Latin name
Rubus idaeus 'Festival'
Common name
Raspberry 'Festival'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus 'Festival', known as the 'Festival' red raspberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright and productive habit, recognized for its abundant and concentrated harvest early in the season. This single-cropping variety is distinguished by the visual and gustatory quality of its fruits, which are highly prized for fresh consumption. Its white spring blossoms attract pollinators and promote uniform fruit set. Its dense green foliage supports vigorous canes suitable for row cultivation or fruit hedges. Rubus idaeus 'Festival' prefers full sun exposure and rich, well-drained soil to ensure maximum production. Ideal for gardeners looking for an early variety with attractive and flavorful fruits, it offers excellent performance in the vegetable garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich, loose and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Fruit large to very large, bright red, very firm, sweet flavor with low acidity, excellent for fresh consumption
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Summer-bearing raspberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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