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Rubus ideaus (Crimson Night)

The Crimson Night raspberry is an ornamental variety with dark purple canes and large, dark red-purple berries. It is well-suited for container growing and was introduced by Cornell University in 2012. This plant is known for its prolific, flavorful berries and excellent disease resistance. Zone 4-8.

Crimson Night produces two heavy crops of berries. The first crop, from previous year's canes (Floricanes), ripens in mid-summer. The second crop, from new canes (Primocanes), ripens in late summer to early fall. To maximize production, avoid cutting back or damaging the Floricanes during winter.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Pest Resistance: Very Good
  • Disease Resistance: Excellent
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Heat Tolerance: Very Good
  • Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
  • Sun Tolerance: Good
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
  • Shade Tolerance: Fair
  • No Spray: Excellent
  • Salt Tolerance: Fair
  • Fresh for Kids: Excellent
  • Deer Resistance: Good
  • Thorns: Yes
  • Soil Type: Well-drained
  • Edible Type: Berry
  • Self-fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome.

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