'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry Plants
Packs a purple punch
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry Plants
- What do you get when you cross a black raspberry with red raspberry? A purple raspberry, of course! This hybrid variety produces wonderfully flavourful purple-fleshed fruit in the middle of summer. The raspberries boast an exceptional flavour profile, combining irresistible sweetness with a refreshing tanginess.
- Unlike many raspberry varieties, 'Glencoe' bushes comprise thornless stems (often also called canes) which means that, when it comes to picking your fruit, you won't need a supply of sticking plasters on standby ready to tend to your cuts and scratches...
- When people think of raspberry plants, they (understandably) first think of the moreish fruit the canes provide, but 'Glencoe' produces wonderful little white flowers, too!
- Given its relatively compact, bushy nature, this raspberry variety is a great choice for growing in a container on your patio or balcony.
- There are two types of raspberry, summer-fruiting and autumn-fruiting; this variety is a summer-fruiting variety which produces fruit on the previous year's canes, rather than on the current year's growth.
- Rubus idaeus (of which 'Glencoe' is a variety) has been certified by the RHS as one of its Plants for Pollinators; bees love, love, love raspberry plants, and, really, who can blame them?
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Glencoe' Purple Raspberrys grows exceptionally well in pots; ensure the container is at least 30 cm deep and keep the compost moist.
How big does it get?
The 'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry Plants produces canes that typically reach a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade, though fruit production is best with at least 6 hours of sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry prefers moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and thrives when planted with a 5 cm layer of organic compost.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry Plants requires 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist as it has shallow roots.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Glencoe' Purple Raspberry Plants needs pruning; fruited canes should be cut to the ground after harvest or in late winter depending on the variety.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Glencoe' purple raspberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), easily surviving temperatures down to -20°C. Bred in Scotland, it is exceptionally well-suited to the British climate and thrives in all regions, including the colder north.
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Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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