Rubus cockburnianus

white-stemmed bramble

Eventual height & spread

Rubus cockburnianus

white-stemmed bramble

  • 2 litre pot
  • £19.99
  • shipped within 2 weeks
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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Flowering period: June to July
  • Hardiness: fully hardy


A thicket-forming, ornamental shrub that produces a succession of purple flowers throughout the summer followed by unpalatable fruit. It is a valuable plant for adding winter interest to the garden after it has shed its leaves.

The arching, thorny stems develop a glowing white bloom in winter and flowering raspberry is perfect for a sunny wildlife garden or woodland edge.


  • Garden care:
    Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun, allowing space for its spreading habit. While adaptable, it thrives in fertile, humus-rich soil, benefiting from regular watering during dry spells to establish strong growth.

    In March put on some thorn-proof gloves and cut back the stems to within two or three buds from the base. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant.
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