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Rubus calycinoides

Ornamental Raspberry or Crinkled Creeper

An irresistable quilt textured creeping groundcover. Turns deep, vivid red in the fall. Small ( 1-1.5" ) deep green, maple shaped leaves, with smooth light tan undersides. Nearly evergreen, insect and pest free. White flowers with amber fruits in late spring. Very durable!


Height

6-12 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9

Interesting Notes

Easily grown in a good well-drained loamy soil in sun or semi-shade. Succeeds in deep shade. This name is invalid, the plant is probably a form of R. pentalobus. Hayata. Plants are evergreen in most climates but they can lose their leaves in severe winters. Occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit, there are some named varieties. Future Plants

Growing and Maintenance Tips

R. calycinoides can be found creeping in the grasslands and thickets of Taiwan. Grow in full sun average to dry soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Drought tolerant.
Propagate by cutting away rooted stems or layering in early spring and fall. Excellent groundcover, container plant or rambling wall or hillside specimen.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Ground Cover
Dry Sun
Container
Rock Garden
Edging
Drought Tolerant
Exposure
Sun
Part Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring / Early Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Early Spring
Winter
Late Summer
Late Spring / Early Summer
Fall
Summer
Soil Moisture Needs
Good Drainage
Dry
Average