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Rosaceae

Shrubs

Raspberry cake

Raspberry

Exposure: Sun
Hardiness: Zone 4

Common nameRaspberry cake

FamilyRosaceae

GenusRaspberry

Speciesidaeus

CultivarHeritage

TypeFruit-bearing shrub

Botanical nameRaspberry

‘Heritage’ Raspberry (Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’). The 'Heritage' raspberry, or Rubus idaeus 'Heritage', is a very popular perennial small fruit shrub known for producing flavorful, firm, and aromatic red raspberries. This everbearing cultivar is valued for its ability to yield a main harvest from late summer to fall, with an occasional smaller, earlier harvest on second-year canes if they are preserved. It thrives in full sun and fertile, cool, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. To simplify maintenance, all canes can be cut back to the ground in late autumn or very early spring to encourage a single, abundant autumn harvest on new shoots.

To plant ‘Heritage’ raspberry, choose an appropriate exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is fertile, humus-rich, cool, and well-drained. Ensure easy access to pick fruits without breaking new canes. Pruning depends on the fruiting cycle: distinguish between canes that have produced shoots for the next harvest. Support may be beneficial for vigorous varieties. Water the root ball before planting and check that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check soil moisture by hand before watering again.

Ideal for the vegetable garden, fruit rows, edible hedges, productive borders, food gardens, or in large containers on a sunny patio. It can also be integrated into an edible landscape with other small fruits, provided there is space for suckers. Allow for a width of 60-90 cm (24-36 in) when planning this plant's placement in the garden. The indicated height of 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft) helps determine its position relative to neighboring plants. Ensure access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts.

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Suckers, division of offshoots or root cuttings

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Care level

Moderate

Watering

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during flowering, fruit development, and hot periods. Avoid water stress, which reduces the size and quality of raspberries. Water at the base rather than on the foliage to limit diseases.

Soil type

Fertile, humus-rich, cool, and well-drained soil

Fertilization

In spring, when growth resumes, apply mature compost or a small fruit fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes a lot of foliage at the expense of fruit and can make canes more susceptible to disease. An organic mulch gradually nourishes the soil and retains moisture.

Moisture

Average to cool

Seasonal care

In spring, remove dead, weak, or damaged canes and fertilize lightly with compost or small fruit fertilizer. For simple autumn harvesting, cut all canes to the ground in late autumn or early spring. Maintain organic mulch, water during dry periods, and stake or tie up canes if necessary.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Can be grown in a large pot or deep container, ideally on a sunny terrace or near the vegetable garden. Choose a voluminous container with excellent drainage, use rich potting soil mixed with compost, and water regularly, as potted raspberry bushes dry out faster. Winter protection for the container is recommended in cold climates.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m)

Width / spread

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Flower color

White

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Lapsed

Growth rate

Quick

Growth habit

Bushy, suckering

Bloom period

Late spring to summer

Fruiting

Edible red fruits, medium-sized, firm, sweet and slightly tart, very aromatic. Everbearing production, especially from late summer to autumn, ideal for fresh consumption, jams, desserts, and freezing.

Harvest

End of summer into fall

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Garlic, chives, marigold, borage, white clover, strawberries, blueberries in compatible soil, flowering herbs

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Attracts bees, bumblebees, and other pollinating insects during its white flowering, which promotes good raspberry production. Ripe fruits can also attract birds and small garden animals.