Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Creeping Raspberry

Creeping Raspberry 

Botanical name: rubus rolfei 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: less than 5 inches in height with a spread of 6-12 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring blooms, summer ornamental berries 

Pruning instructions: prune during the late winter/early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: groundcover, pollinator garden, shade garden 

Special features: attracts pollinators and wildlife, deer resistant, drought tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release, organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: 

Toxicity level: yarrow, garlic, chamomile

Invasive species: no