Rubus idaeus ‘Tulameen’

Name: Rubus idaeus 'Tulameen'
SKU: 241776
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£16.00

Rubus idaeus ‘Tulameen’ in a 3 litre pot. Each plant is made up of 10 canes.

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Summary

Description

Rubus idaeus 'Tulameen' is a cultivar of red raspberry plant, which is a species of raspberry native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its large, sweet, and firm berries that are produced in the summer. The berries are bright red in color and have a good shelf life. The canes are thornless, making it easy to harvest the berries. Tulameen is a variety that is considered to have an excellent flavor and high yields. The plant is hardy and adaptable to a variety of soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Tulameen Raspberry Bush
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Rubus idaeus 'Tulameen' can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
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

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 'Tulameen' 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 'Tulameen' 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 'Tulameen' 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 'Tulameen' 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.