Hardiness
Zone 4
Discover the plant
Everbearing raspberry 'Polka'
FamilyRosaceae
Rubus idaeus ‘Polka’, an everbearing raspberry known for its exceptional productivity, is a must-have for northern vegetable gardens. This upright, bushy raspberry produces large, bright red, firm, sweet, and slightly tart fruits, perfect for fresh consumption, processing, or freezing. Highly valued for its abundant harvest from late summer until the first frosts, it fruits on current year's canes, simplifying pruning. Its bright green foliage highlights its vibrant fruits while attracting pollinators to the garden. Ideal for rows, edible mass plantings, or large container cultivation, Rubus idaeus ‘Polka’ combines hardiness, yield, and ease of maintenance for gardeners seeking a reliable and flavorful variety.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingLarge, bright red fruits, firm, sweet and slightly tart
Maximum height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Maximum width1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-34°C
