Rubus tricolor Betty Ashburner
Rubus tricolor Betty Ashburner
Rubus tricolor Betty Ashburner
Rubus tricolor Betty Ashburner
Chinese Bramble, Taiwanese Creeping Raspberry, Creeping Bramble
Very beautiful plant with lovely glossy foliage, 1.5L pot, it has established very well and is quite vigorous (more so than the tricolor bramble I purchased at the same time)
sarah, 20/09/2025
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Description
Rubus tricolor 'Betty Ashburner' is an ornamental bramble that grows as a bright green ground cover, with evergreen foliage. Vigorous and relatively fast-growing, this plant can cover large areas without requiring maintenance. The summer flowering is white and quite discreet, followed by a light orange fruiting in September.
The 'Betty Ashburner' ground cover bramble belongs to the family Rosaceae. It is a hybrid between Rubus tricolor, native to northwestern Europe, and Rubus rolfei or calycinoides, native to the mountains of Taiwan. It is still relatively unknown in our region. A plant will reach a height of 30 to 60cm (11.8 - 23.6in), with a spread of 1 to 3m (3 - 10ft). The upright then trailing stems are covered in red bristles, adding a touch of colour to the overall appearance. Its heart-shaped leaves with undulating edges are a beautiful glossy dark green, sometimes tinged with purple and nicely bluish on the underside. In July-August, clusters of white flowers appear in the axils of the leaves. In September, a few decorative orange berries can be obtained.
Plant the 'Betty Ashburner' ornamental bramble in any humus-rich soil, slightly acidic, neutral or slightly alkaline, dry or moist but well-drained, as the plant is sensitive to excessive humidity. This bush will thrive in partial shade or full sun, but in a non-burning exposure. This bramble has a suckering rootstock, can naturally layer, but it is less invasive than its parent Rubus tricolor. Pruning is not necessary, as the plant requires no particular maintenance.
Use 'Betty Ashburner' bramble as a ground cover, it will decorate a wild corner. It can even form carpets on large terrace planters. Excellent for covering a slope and ensuring its stability, it can be combined with carpets of periwinkle, Polygonum, creeping bugles, or Stachys byzantina, all of which are vigorous plants that are also undemanding.
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Rubus
tricolor
Betty Ashburner
Rosaceae
Chinese Bramble, Taiwanese Creeping Raspberry, Creeping Bramble
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the 'Betty Ashburner' ornamental bramble in any humus-rich soil, and if necessary, enrich the substrate with well-decomposed compost. Simply avoid excessive lime or acidity, as this plant prefers a relatively neutral substrate, dry or moist but well-drained. If needed, amend with sand and coarse gravel. This bush will thrive in partial shade or full sun, but not in scorching conditions. This bramble has a suckering stump and can naturally layer. The plant requires no special maintenance.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.