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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 3–8
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — commonly known as Purple Flowering Raspberry

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — it should be spaced about 4 feet apart to allow for mature growth
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — including tolerance for a range of pH levels and resistance to many pests
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) — add to the visual interest throughout the growing season
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — shrub with pink and purple blooms
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — commonly known as Purple Flowering Raspberry; coarse-textured backdrop in USDA zones 3-8
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — pink and purple flowers in the garden
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — shrub for full
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — This fast-growing shrub reaches 3-6 feet in height with a similar spread; which can attract birds and wildlife to
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — 1-2 inch magenta blossoms from June to August; its stems are characteristically thornless
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — Hardy and deer-resistant, it's ideal for naturalistic plantings and attracts pollinators; is a deciduous shrub
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) — It thrives in part shade to full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils; commonly known as Purple Flowering
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — revered for its vibrant blooms and ease of growth; pink and purple flowers in the garden
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — scientifically known as Rubus odoratus; adding a sensory delight to any garden
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America; makes it an advantageous selection for landscape projects
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — Its stems are characteristically thornless; each measuring 1.5 to 2.5 inches across
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) — each measuring 1.5 to 2.5 inches across; with a preference for well-drained
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, image 47
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — about 0.75 to 1 inch in size; the Purple Flowering Raspberry is also an excellent choice for naturalistic
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — adding a sensory delight to any garden; revered for its vibrant blooms and ease of growth
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — The flowers are not only visually pleasing but also exude a pleasant fragrance; 1-2 inch magenta blossoms from

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