Berries

Originating from the famous Knott's Berry Farm in California, the superb hybrid Rubus ursinus x. idaeus Boysenberry is a complicated cross between a blackberry, loganberry, dewberry and raspberry!  It is vigorous and a prolific cropper. White flowers in early spring are followed by large firm conical dark purple blackberries. The fruit is round to oblong in shape and dark purple in colour. They have a unique flavour that combines the tartness from good old-fashioned wild blackberries with a sweet hint of raspberry. Train on wires as you would raspberries, as a fan, or even over an arch. Prune after harvesting in summer or autumn, by cutting the fruited canes down to the ground. When the new canes start growing the following spring and summer, tie them onto their supports. Self-fertile

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Frost hardy
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2.5m

The Raspberry Spear Crab Apple is an exceptional small ornamental tree, delivering stunning seasonal displays and a narrow, upright form perfect for modern landscapes. In spring, masses of deep pink buds open to reveal bright magenta-pink flowers, followed by small maroon-red crab apples that attract birds. The lush deep green summer foliage transitions to royal purple and bronze tones in autumn, providing a long-lasting visual spectacle. Highly disease resistant, especially against powdery mildew, ‘Raspberry Spear’ is a robust and reliable choice for avenue plantings, screening, or as a striking feature tree.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Adaptable to most climates. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 5m x width 2.5m

The Bougainvillea Raspberry Ice is an evergreen, vigorous climber that produces green and yellow variegated foliage and raspberry-coloured bracts during summer. The eye-catching climber is versatile offering many options - dense ground cover when left to ramble over embankments, explode in colour in mass plantings, or as a stunning spectacle when trained to grow up fences or trellis.

Soil: Will do best in neutral to slightly acidic soils.
Conditions: Full sun position. Coastal and drought hardy. Frost sensitive.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Serruria Raspberry Burst is a delicate evergreen shrub prized for its fine, fern-like foliage and masses of intricate raspberry-pink flowers from late winter through to spring. The elegant flower heads gradually change from soft white to deeper pink as they mature, creating a beautiful multi-toned display over a long flowering season. Its compact, rounded growth habit and soft, lace-like texture make it perfect for decorative pots, rockeries, native-style gardens, and sunny borders. Best grown in a well-drained position, preferably in containers, Serruria Raspberry Burst is a low-maintenance plant that also makes an excellent cut flower.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Light frost, drought and coastal hardy.

Size: Height 0.80-1m x width 0.70-1m

Aquilegia Double Pleat Blackberry is a charming cottage garden perennial with large, fully double flowers in rich blackberry purple, highlighted with creamy white. Also known as Granny’s Bonnets or Columbines, it forms neat clumps of delicate foliage, with elegant flower stems rising above the leaves. The nodding, bell-shaped blooms create a beautiful long-lasting display, perfect for cottage gardens, borders and pots. A timeless classic suited to most climates!

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun to part shade.

Size: Height 0.40-0.80m x width 0.25m

Plumeria Raspberry Royale is another stunning frangipani that you need to add to your collection! This beautiful small deciduous tree with an upright growing habit produces intense red-to-pink, star-like blooms with a complex, rich, sweet scent which is at its best during the nighttime hours. This beautiful tree is ideal in decorative large pots in courtyards and on balconies, as well as in any style of garden for that added tropical atmosphere and scent. Apply a rich fertiliser in spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal tolerant. It does require shelter from frost and cold winds.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 4-6m