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Double-Flowered Thimbleberry

Scientific Name: Rubus parviflorus [double]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Double-Flowered Thimbleberry plant details

Double-Flowered Thimbleberry is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Double-Flowered Thimbleberry

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Double-Flowered Thimbleberry

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The lovely, 2" camellia-like flowers of this special double-flowered form of our native thimbleberry enhances yet again the handsome large, maple-like foliage of this thornless rounded 1-4' shrub. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Double-Flowered Thimbleberry plant

How to Grow Double-Flowered Thimbleberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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