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Rubus 'Benenden'

Also Known As

  • Rubus tridel 'Benenden'
  • Flowering Bramble

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Rubus 'Benenden' plant details

Rubus 'Benenden' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rubus 'Benenden'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rubus 'Benenden'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Profuse and showy 2-3" white blossoms,each with a crown of golden anthers in the center, make this shrub a lovely, easy-care addition for a woodland garden; gracefully arching branches (to 8-10') can be pruned to size. S-PSh/M
This is one of Cherry Ingram’s great plants. This hybrid blackberry has no fruit (its sterile), no thorns and non-running. The shrub will get 10’ tall and be covered with 2” white flowers in late spring. This attractive woodland plant makes a great cut flower.

Gardening facts about Rubus 'Benenden' plant

How to Grow Rubus 'Benenden'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Bramble, Silky-leaved Berry

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 48"-144"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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