Description
Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Ample’ is a cultivar of red raspberry, known for its sweet and juicy fruit. This variety is an early season variety and produces fruit in summer. The plant is a deciduous, thorny shrub that grows vigorously. The leaves are glossy, dark green and have a three-lobed shape. In the spring, it produces clusters of flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. The fruit is large, firm, and deep red in color, with a sweet and tangy taste. The ‘Glen Ample’ variety is known for its high yield and excellent fruit quality, making it a great choice for home gardeners and small scale producers. It’s also relatively easy to grow and care for, and it’s a hardy plant that can be grown in most regions. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade. They need support to grow and bear fruit.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Glen Ample Raspberry Bush
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Ample’ can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m.
- 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 ‘Glen Ample’ 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 ‘Glen Ample’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Ample’ 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 ‘Glen Ample’ can have problems with aphids, beetles and mites, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.
