Rubus idaeus ‘Erika’ [Raspberry]

Name: Rubus idaeus 'Erika' [Raspberry]
SKU: 30739
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Rubus idaeus ‘Erika’ [Raspberry] in a 3 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Rubus idaeus 'Erika' is a cultivar of the raspberry bush, which is a species of deciduous shrub in the genus Rubus, native to Europe and Asia. This cultivar is known for its large, sweet, and juicy berries and its disease resistance. The berries of 'Erika' are usually eaten fresh, but they can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups. They are also a good source of Vitamin C, manganese and other beneficial compounds. It's worth noting that Rubus idaeus 'Erika' is a summer bearing cultivar which means it will only produce fruit on the canes that grew during the current year, and these canes should be pruned out after fruiting, this will allow the new canes to grow and produce fruit the next year.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Erika Raspberry Bush
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Rubus idaeus 'Erika' can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:Raspberries are a good source of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber? They are also rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds

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 'Erika' 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 'Erika' 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 'Erika' 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 'Erika' 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.