Botanical profile

Rubus idaeus 'Prelude'

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

Rubus idaeus 'Prelude', commonly known as 'Prelude' raspberry, is an early cultivar renowned for its vigor and abundant production starting in early summer. This everbearing raspberry offers a very early first harvest on last year's canes, followed by a second production in late summer on new shoots. Its bright red fruits are medium-sized, firm, juicy, and pleasantly sweet with a refreshing slight acidity. Ideal for fresh consumption, jams, and freezing, it stands out for its hardiness and reliability in cold climates. Its upright habit facilitates cultivation in rows or a small home orchard. Rubus idaeus 'Prelude' prefers rich, well-drained soil and a sunny exposure for optimal yield.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Compost in spring, rich soil recommended
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Bright red raspberries, firm, juicy, sweet with a slight tartness
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
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

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