Raspberry Heritage

Raspberry Heritage

Raspberry Rubus idaeus Heritage is a self-fertile vigorous autumn fruiting raspberry. It produces a high yield of juicy fruits which offer an outstanding flavour and are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants. 

Excellent for freezing, desserts, jams, or eaten straight from the plant! Suitable for both open ground or container growing.

How to take care of Raspberry Heritage

Soak the roots for approx. 2 hrs before planting and water well after planting and for the next few weeks. This is a hardy deciduous Raspberry Heritage shrub thrives in a sunny sheltered position but will tolerate partial shade.

In colder areas, plant Raspberry Heritage near a south-facing wall. Use a well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. They will not tolerate heavy, wet soil. Drought tolerant once established. Raspberry Heritage do well in various soil types.

Raspberry Heritage likes to be constantly moist, but not wet. Do not use any stimulants, fertiliser or bonemeal at planting time as such products will 'burn' any new root growth. During the active growing season an occasional feed or a light top dress with a base fertiliser will prove beneficial.

Container-grown Raspberry Heritage plants should be brought indoors in extreme winter conditions. Check Raspberry Heritage plants periodically for pests such as aphids, white flies, and mealy bugs. Use a horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to control these pests.