Rubus idaeus 'Malling Promise' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Bulletpoints
* acidic in flavour * red-brown shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Growth habit
Raspberry 'Malling Promise' is an upright and overhanging shrub that can reach a height of 1.2 - 1.8 metres and a width of 0.8 - 1.2 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Rubus idaeus 'Malling Promise' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to mid-August - Pruning: From the end of July to October.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear in clusters from May to July.

fruit
The dark red, large berries have a tart flavour. The flesh of these blunt cone-shaped berries is soft. Ripening time from mid-August.

Use
Farm garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, dessert

Shoots
The shoots of Rubus idaeus 'Malling Promise' are spiny, red-brown in colour.

Root
Rubus idaeus 'Malling Promise' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.