Rubus taiwanicola
A species of low-growing, creeping, thorny evergreen perennial with green foliage turning to red through the season, mainly grown as an ornamental plant. Short, woody stems produce white flowers, followed by edible red, strawberry-like orange-red fruits in autumn. Good for ground cover or a shady rock garden
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Orange Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Taiwan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist soil in partial shade. Suitable for woodland areas, rockery or an alpine garden
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Edible fruit
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
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