Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Prosen’ [Raspberry]

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Rubus idaeus ‘Glen Prosen’ [Raspberry] in a 3 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Rubus idaeus 'Glen Prosen' is a cultivar of red raspberry, known for its sweet and juicy fruit. This variety is a mid-late season variety and produces fruit in mid to late summer. The plant is a deciduous, thorny shrub that grows vigorously, reaching a height and spread of about 1.5-2m. The leaves are glossy, dark green and have a three-lobed shape. In the spring, it produces clusters of white or pinkish 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 Prosen' 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. This cultivar is known for its good disease resistance, making it a good option for growers in regions with moderate to high disease pressure.

Key Facts

  • Common Name(s):Glen Prosen Raspberry Bush
  • Hardiness:Fully hardy
  • How big will I get? Rubus idaeus 'Glen Prosen' 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.

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Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Rubus idaeus 'Glen Prosen' 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 Prosen' 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 Prosen' 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 Prosen' 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.

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