Raspberry Tulameen

A Canadian-bred, mid- to late-season summer raspberry, Rubus idaeus Tulameen produces a moderate number of tall (6’/1.8m) vigorous canes, which must be tied in to a post and wire frame. The high-quality berries are large, conical and bright red, with a very good, sweet, aromatic flavour. The berries are borne on second year canes, on almost spine-free laterals, making them easy to pick. Water well when flowering and berrying, and cut all fruited canes to the ground when fruiting is over, tying in the new canes for next year’s crop. Raspberry Tulameen has good disease-resistance, and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile, well-drained but moisture-retentive, humus-rich, slightly acid soil
Position: Full sun
Pick: Mid-July to mid-August
Keep: Keeps for rather longer in the fridge than most raspberries; freezes well
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Eating fresh, freezing and preserving

You can learn more about how to plant and care for raspberries and starting with fruit in our advice section and on our resources page.