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Purple Flowering Raspberry

Rubus Odoratus

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Overview

Rubus odoratus, commonly known as Purple Flowering Raspberry, boasts large, showy, 1-2 inch magenta blossoms from June to August. This fast-growing shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height with a similar spread, offering a lush, coarse-textured backdrop in USDA zones 3-8. It thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Hardy and deer-resistant, it's ideal for naturalistic plantings and attracts pollinators.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Type Shrub
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — The foliage turns a pleasing yellow to orange color in the fall, extending the shrub's ornamental, image 59
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — which bloom profusely from early summer through the fall; which can be up to 10 inches widePurple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — the plant yields edible red raspberry-like fruitsPurple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — pink and purple flowers in the gardenPurple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — add to the visual interest throughout the growing season; shrub for fullPurple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — shrub for fullPurple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — It thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils; commonly known as Purple, image 67+90

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — The foliage turns a pleasing yellow to orange color in the fall, extending the shrub's ornamental, image 59
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — which bloom profusely from early summer through the fall; which can be up to 10 inches wide
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — the plant yields edible red raspberry-like fruits
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — pink and purple flowers in the garden
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — add to the visual interest throughout the growing season; shrub for full
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — shrub for full
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — It thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils; commonly known as Purple, image 67
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — This attractive species usually reaches heights of 3 to 6 feet, with a similar spread; it thrives in part shade
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — coarse-textured backdrop in USDA zones 3-8; it should be spaced about 4 feet apart to allow for mature growth
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — scientifically known as Rubus odoratus
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — commonly known as Purple Flowering Raspberry; coarse-textured backdrop in USDA zones 3-8
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — This attractive species usually reaches heights of 3 to 6 feet, with a similar spread
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — It thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — 1-2 inch magenta blossoms from June to August; its stems are characteristically thornless
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — each measuring 1.5 to 2.5 inches across
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — revered for its vibrant blooms and ease of growth; pink and purple flowers in the garden, image 71
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — which bloom profusely from early summer through the fall; which can be up to 10 inches wide, image 75
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — which bloom profusely from early summer through the fall
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — The foliage turns a pleasing yellow to orange color in the fall, extending the shrub's ornamental appeal
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — commonly known as Purple Flowering Raspberry; coarse-textured backdrop in USDA zones 3-8, image 63
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — scientifically known as Rubus odoratus; adding a sensory delight to any garden, image 69
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — Its stems are characteristically thornless
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — 1-2 inch magenta blossoms from June to August; its stems are characteristically thornless, image 64
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — it should be spaced about 4 feet apart to allow for mature growth
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