Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double'

Also Known As

Rubus spectabilis 'Flore Pleno'
Double Flowered Salmonberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' plant details

Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge followed by orange, red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' is a thicket-forming deciduous shrub with upright slightly prickly stems, mid-green leaves, and then in spring the showiest double bright pinky purple flowers 2 inches across. Perfect to naturalize in a dappled light woodland, or edge of a relaxed country garden. Try and place it so you can walk over and look in detail at its exquisite flowers. Excellent addition to mixed hedge.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This is the showiest flower you could find for the edible landscape! Appearing before the leaves and throughout early spring, the two inch unique double flowers (with 30 petals!) are a stunning pink-red! This arching 6-8' shrub then produces large, orange, raspberry-like fruits which can be eaten fresh or made into pies or preserves. A wonderful treat! S/M