Description
Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Jewel’ is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the rose family. It produces numerous bright green leaves and bristly red-brown stems, which bear clusters of small white or pink flowers in the late spring to early summer. Following the flowers are juicy, sweet-tasting red berries, which ripen in mid-summer. Malling Jewel is a highly sought-after summer-fruiting raspberry, renowned for its exceptional flavour and deep red colouring. The large and juicy fruits are firm and retain their texture for up to a week after ripening, making them perfect for fresh consumption or for adding to delectable tarts and puddings. As an award-winning variety, Malling Jewel is a top choice for any raspberry lover looking for quality, flavour, and versatility.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Malling Jewel Raspberry Bush
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Jewel’ 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 ‘Malling Jewel’ 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 Jewel’ 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 ‘Malling Jewel’ 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 Jewel’ can have problems with aphids, beetles and mites, 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.
