Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Polana'

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

Rubus idaeus ‘Polana’ is a primocane-fruiting raspberry bush renowned for its great hardiness and early production. This compact, bushy raspberry offers an abundance of bright red, medium-sized, firm, and flavorful fruits, perfect for fresh consumption, jams, and freezing. Its fruiting on the current year's canes allows for simplified pruning and a generous harvest from late summer until the first frosts. Its bright green foliage highlights the production while contributing to the garden's nourishing appeal. Ideal in rows in the vegetable garden, as a fruiting hedge, or in large containers, Rubus idaeus ‘Polana’ is appealing due to its ease of cultivation, good cold resistance, and its ability to reliably produce year after year.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Bright red, medium-sized, firm and sweet fruits
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Ever-bearing raspberry plant
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.