Trees and shrubs

Raspberry 'Octavia'

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Hardiness Zone 4

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Family Rosaceae

Rubus idaeus ‘Octavia’ is a late summer raspberry bush known for extending the harvesting season with exceptionally high-quality fruits. This vigorous, bushy raspberry produces large, bright red, firm, very sweet, and fragrant raspberries, ideal for fresh consumption, desserts, and processing. Its abundant fruiting occurs in late summer, taking over from earlier varieties and ensuring continuity in the vegetable garden. Its dense green foliage supports robust growth and attracts pollinating insects, contributing to garden biodiversity. Suitable for row cultivation, fruit hedges, or nourishing beds, Rubus idaeus ‘Octavia’ stands out for its high yield, good fruit retention, and excellent performance in cool climates.

Rubus idaeus 'Octavia'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge, bright red raspberries, firm and juicy flesh, sweet and aromatic flavor
Maximum height6 ft (1.8 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-35°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies