Rubus odoratus

continental : They prefer locations where they can receive direct sunlight for at least few hours.
Normally these are very rustic plants, therefore can be grown in the garden all year long.

alpine : It is advisable to place these plants in a very bright location, exposed to direct sunlight.
The Rubus odoratus are rustic plants, they can tolerate without any problem also intense frosts; during particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

mediterranean : Place these plants in a very bright location, possibly exposed to direct sunlight.
They are very rustic plants, that do not suffer from cold.

Fertilization Rubus odoratus : At the end of winter add some ripe organic fertilizer to the soil at the base of the plant; later on, when the plant has grown its fruits, use a slow-release potassium-rich fertilizer, to improve the growth and taste of fruits.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; The Rubus odoratus like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water The Rubus odoratus rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

Treatments Rubus odoratus : At the end of winter apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment; in case of strong precipitations and important temperature changes between day and night we remind to apply a treatment against Taphrina deformans, which often attacks fruit plants foliage. The pesticide treatments are used only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant and avoiding the period of bloom. In autumn we remind to spray all the foliage, also the fallen one, with products against Taphrina deformans and scab.