Raspberry Shortcake california blackberry
Rubus 'Raspberry Shortcake'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Raspberry Shortcake' California blackberry (Rubus 'Raspberry Shortcake') is a shrub for containers, patios, hedges, and fruit gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun. It is a compact, dwarf, thornless raspberry that grows 2 to 3 feet high. White flowers open in spring, and the plant is grown for great tasting fresh fruit. You can set it in a pot on a patio or balcony, or plant a row of it for a low hedge.
Pairs well with Weigela, Bowl of Cream peony, and Snowdrop.