Rubus idaeus ‘Alpengold’ [Raspberry]

Name: Rubus idaeus 'Alpengold' [Raspberry]
SKU: 162785
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Rubus idaeus ‘Alpengold’ [Raspberry] in a 3 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Rubus idaeus 'Alpengold' is a cultivar of the raspberry plant. It is known for its sweet and flavorful fruit, and its hardiness in cold climates. This plant typically produces fruit in late summer and it is a reliable variety for home gardens and small scale production. It is a vigorous and productive plant that is easy to grow. This cultivar is a perfect choice for those who want to grow raspberries in colder climates

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Alpengold Raspberry Bush
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Rubus idaeus 'Alpengold' can grow to a height of 2m and a spread of 2m.
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

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Rubus idaeus 'Alpengold' 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 'Alpengold' prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Rubus idaeus 'Alpengold' 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 'Alpengold' 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.