Shortcake Raspberry is a new thornless deciduous shrub with a compact rounded habit suitable for small containers. The small white flowers bloom in spring give way bright red raspberries in summer that has a sweet taste with a hint of vanilla essence. deepen to near-black with maturity. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Shortcake requires 800 chill hours for full fruiting potential.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Eurasia
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Height:
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2’ - 3’
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Spread:
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2’ - 3'
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Spacing:
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3’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Intolerant of wet soils- can lead to root rot. Prune fruiting canes and weak canes immediately after fruiting, and as needed in winter. Remove suckers and trimmings to prevent rooting. Anthracnose, botrytis and root rot can be serious problems. Cane and crown borers are potential serious pests.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Pine, Artemisia, Geranium
IMAGE: Photos by Star Plants and Roses, Raspberry Shortcake®
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
