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Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant' (Blackberry 'Himalayan Giant')
5 hours care
per year
per year
4.5m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant'
Other names
Blackberry 'Himalayan Giant', Rubus procerus 'Himalayan Giant', Rubus armeniacus 'Himalayan Giant'
Genus
Rubus Rubus
Variety or Cultivar
'Himalayan Giant' _ 'Himalayan Giant' is a vigorous, arching, deciduous shrub with thorny, purple-flushed stems bearing palmate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, veined, mid-green leaflets and white to pale pink flowers in mid- to late spring followed by edible, conical, segmented, glossy, red fruit ripening black, typically ready for harvest in late summer.
Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Spreading
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
It is best to rotate crops to avoid pest and disease problems.
Specific pests
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud mite Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud mite
General care
Pruning
Cut out old canes after fruiting.
Propagation methods
Layering, Stem segments
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Where to grow
Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant' (Blackberry 'Himalayan Giant') will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Will grow in most soil conditions in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Self-fertile. A vigorous plant suitable for large gardens or as a fruiting windbreak or barrier. Canes are biennial which means fruit is borne on second year canes. Stems will root where they touch the ground. Considered highly invasive in most introduced areas, including the Great Britain and the US.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant'
Other names
Blackberry 'Himalayan Giant', Rubus procerus 'Himalayan Giant', Rubus armeniacus 'Himalayan Giant'
Genus
Rubus Rubus
Variety or Cultivar
'Himalayan Giant' _ 'Himalayan Giant' is a vigorous, arching, deciduous shrub with thorny, purple-flushed stems bearing palmate leaves divided into ovate, toothed, veined, mid-green leaflets and white to pale pink flowers in mid- to late spring followed by edible, conical, segmented, glossy, red fruit ripening black, typically ready for harvest in late summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Pale-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
It is best to rotate crops to avoid pest and disease problems.
Specific pests
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud mite
General care
Pruning
Cut out old canes after fruiting.
Propagation methods
Layering, Stem segments
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Where to grow
Rubus fruticosus 'Himalayan Giant' (Blackberry 'Himalayan Giant') will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Will grow in most soil conditions in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Self-fertile. A vigorous plant suitable for large gardens or as a fruiting windbreak or barrier. Canes are biennial which means fruit is borne on second year canes. Stems will root where they touch the ground. Considered highly invasive in most introduced areas, including the Great Britain and the US.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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