Image of Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Source: OWSL
Rubus idaeus var. strigosus

Plant Names

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Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Red Raspberry
Framboisier rouge

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: White Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 8.0 feet
Max Width: 8.0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.

We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Rubus idaeus var. strigosus
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Ecological Benefits

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
  • Harvesting:
    • Put berries through strainer to separate seeds, then rinse with water
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: None
  • Seed storage:
    • None
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Remove non-seed material
  • No harvesting video available at this time.