Description
Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Promise’ is a delicious summer-fruiting raspberry cultivar that produces high yields of large, juicy, and sweet fruits. The berries ripen in mid-summer and are known for their firm texture and excellent flavor. The fruits are also a bright and vibrant red color, making them an attractive addition to any fruit salad or dessert. ‘Malling Promise’ is a hardy and disease-resistant variety that can be grown in a range of soil types and is easy to maintain. It is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a productive and tasty raspberry bush.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Malling Promise Raspberry Bush
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Promise’ can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 1m.
- Did You Know That:Companion planting with other plants such as garlic, chamomile, or thyme can help to repel pests and improve the health of the raspberry plants?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Promise’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant is not tolerant of alkaline soil, it requires either a neutral or acidic soil to grow.
Best Position
Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Promise’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Promise’ should have all fruited canes removed down to ground level in Autumn. Then select up to eight young canes around 10cm apart and tie them in to some supports. These young canes will then fruit the following year.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Promise’ is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
