'Malling Leo' Raspberry Plants
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'Malling Leo' Raspberry Plants
- Fruits very late, perfect if you're planning on having fruit right the way through summer.
- A very hardy variety and reliable, too; a later flowering period means the flowers avoid late frosts which can destroy them before they set.
- A good aromatic flavour, ideal for making sauces or jam.
- Expect to see moderate yields of mid sized, orange-red raspberries from August into September.
- Plant on a sunny spot in rows, with 50cm between canes and tie into supports as they grow. Can even be planted in a large pot (40cm+ in diameter).
- Floricane (summer-fruiting) variety. Floricane varieties fruit on last year's wood, so it's important to get the pruning right. Cut back the older canes that fruited after you've finished harvesting from them, leaving roughly eight stems that didn't fruit (these will be green in colour) to grow next year. These canes will bear your next harvest.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Malling Leo' 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 'Malling Leo' Raspberry Plants produces canes that typically reach a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Malling Leo' 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 'Malling Leo' 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 'Malling Leo' 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 'Malling Leo' 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 'Malling Leo' raspberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), withstanding winter temperatures down to -20°C. This late-summer fruiting variety is robust and will thrive across all parts of the UK without needing winter protection.
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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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