{"product_id":"native-raspberry-rubus-parvifolius","title":"Native Raspberry - Rubus parvifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Raspberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus parvifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vigorous, thorny native bramble with small red berries in autumn, and one of the most rewarding bush tucker plants for a home garden. It usually sits around 1m high, trailing partly along the ground, but can reach 2m with support. Compared with other native raspberries it is lower growing, hardier to cold and drought, and has deep pink instead of white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you will not find in shops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small red berries ripen in stages through autumn, so you can pick a handful at a time to eat fresh or use in desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves for tea.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves can also be used to make a herbal tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tolerant, grows wild across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, and is the most drought tolerant of the native raspberries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, deep pink flowers open in late spring and summer, brighter than the white blooms of its relatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife habitat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, thorny growth gives shelter and habitat for small wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with the dappled shade beneath established trees. Plant 1m apart as a groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush tucker beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural member of a native edible garden, picked fresh on the way past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a trellis or low fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it spreads along the ground. Given support it scrambles upward, hooking its thorns into whatever is above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Raspberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade is ideal, such as under trees. It is frost tolerant and found naturally in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Relatively free-draining soil, acid to neutral. Mulch generously to hold moisture and keep the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established. It is the most drought tolerant native raspberry, but keep water up through dry spells for the best crop of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows vigorously, so cut out old spent canes after fruiting and trim wandering growth. Wear thick gloves, because the canes are thorny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Native Raspberry as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. Young plants are small but quick to settle in. Plant them into mulched soil in dappled light and keep them watered through the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower. It shows as sold out whenever none is on hand, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bush-tucker-plants-for-the-home-garden\"\u003eBush tucker plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do the berries ripen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, and they ripen in stages, so you can pick a few each morning rather than a single large harvest. They are small and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it thorny, and will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to both. It scrambles and spreads, so give it room and cut back stray canes. It is not toxic to dogs or cats, though the thorns will scratch a curious nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves can be used to make a herbal tea. The berries are the main reward, eaten fresh or cooked into desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790874640703,"sku":"RUB-PAR-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/native-raspberry-rubus-parvifolius.jpg?v=1792210700","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/native-raspberry-rubus-parvifolius","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}