rubus
Rubus henryi
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 18 feet tall15 to 18 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light red to pink
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Notes
Rubus (Rubus henryi) is a shrub. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It blooms in early summer with light red to pink flowers. It grows 180 to 216 inches tall and wide, so give it plenty of room to spread. The leaves also change color in fall.
Pairs well with Bigleaf hydrangea, Purple Pillar rose of sharon, Fountain grass, and Daffodil.
Native range
Central China.