Rubus spectabilis ‘Olympic Double’
Deciduous shrub with upright slightly prickly stems. In Spring, the showiest double, bright pinky-purple flowers 2 inches across.
Description:
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.
Common Name: Salmonberry
Family: Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6
Light:
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink/Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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