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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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Photos (77)

Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America; makes it an advantageous selection for, image 70
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — The flowers are not only visually pleasing but also exude a pleasant fragrance; 1-2 inch magenta, image 76
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — adding a sensory delight to any garden; revered for its vibrant blooms and ease of growth, image 77
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — each measuring 1.5 to 2.5 inches across; with a preference for well-drained, image 74
Purple Flowering Raspberry (Rubus Odoratus) — which bloom profusely from early summer through the fall; which can be up to 10 inches wide, image 75

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