A recently discovered plant from the eastern Himalayas, Rubus calophyllus is a medium-sized, suckering, semi-evergreen shrub named for its beautiful leaves. These are ovate and pleated, up to a foot/30cm long, deep green above and silvery-white beneath, with serrated edges. The arching stems are whitish, with small, recurved, prickles. Deep wine-red flowers, ¾ “/1.5cm across, are borne in May and June, and are followed by red berries.
Site: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile, well-drained but moist, acid to neutral soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Early summer and autumn
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)
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