Description
Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Clova’ is a cultivar of red raspberry, known for its sweet and juicy fruit. This variety is a mid-season variety and produces fruit in mid to late 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 white 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 Clova’ 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. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade. They need support to grow and bear fruit. This cultivar is known for its good winter hardiness and high resistance to disease, making it a great option for growers in colder climates.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Glen Clova Raspberry Bush
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Clova’ can grow to a height of 1.3m and a spread of 1.3m.
- 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 Clova’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant requires acidic soil to thrive and cannot grow in neutral or alkaline soil conditions.
Best Position
Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Clova’ 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 Clova’ should be cut back with all mature fruited canes pruned to ground level in February, this will encourage new growth to come through and this growth will then produce fruit in Autumn. Then in Summer thin canes to around 10cm apart if the plant is becoming too crowded.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Clova’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers and beetles, 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.
