'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant
Fruits in its first year!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
5 Bare Root Canes
120-150cm on arrival
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'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant
- Some raspberry varieties fruit in June or July, while others fruit in autumn, but 'Octavia'? It produces its fruit in August, just when the weather is hottest and you most want that refreshing hit of juicy homegrown fruit!
- We supply this variety in the form of long canes, meaning you'll get fruit in your plant's first summer (rather than having to wait a year)
- Producing plump raspberries bursting with flavour, if you want to try growing your own raspberries, we'd heartily recommend this variety!
- Before you plant your canes, soak the roots in water for an hour, sprinkle some root grow into the planting hole, then plant your canes in the hole
- What's that? You like pretty flowers as well as fruit? Today might just be your lucky day, because raspberry varieties like 'Octavia' produce charming little flowers before the fruit appears
- We'd recommend creating a simple wire trellis for supporting your raspberry plants as they grow, either fixed to a wall or fence, or strung between two freestanding wooden posts (whichever you'd prefer)
- One of only a small number of raspberry varieties to have been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- Raspberry plants have been recognised by the RHS as one of its Plants for Pollinators, so you can rely on your canes to attract more bees to your garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry 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 'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant produces canes that typically reach a height of 1.5 to 2 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant 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 'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant 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 'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant 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 'Octavia' Long Cane Raspberry Plant 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 'Octavia' raspberry is fully hardy (RHS H6), tolerating severe temperatures down to -20°C. It is an exceptionally reliable late-summer variety that is perfectly adapted to the British climate and thrives in all regions.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
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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