Rubus, Raspberry, Red Raspberry, European Raspberry 'Caroline'

Rubusidaeus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rubus (ROO-bus)
Species
idaeus (eye-DAY-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Grand Portage, Minnesota

South Ozone Park, New York

Brookings, Oregon

Harbor, Oregon

Collierville, Tennessee

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | September 2015 | positive

Love the sweet berries! Grows well in my zone 7b garden.

J
Baton Rouge, LA | July 2013 | positive

I planted these 1 1/2 years ago. I chose this variety since the description said they do well in the south. I had heard Dorman Red also ...Read More

M
M
Fairfield, CA | February 2011 | positive

These grow wonderfully in Western Oregon. They bear heavily from August until about Thanksgiving time. They are hard to beat for jam, c...Read More

R
R
American Falls, ID | December 2004 | positive

I have a small fresh produce farm in SE Idaho. I grow about 10 different kinds of raspberries. I would say for a fall berring berry Caro...Read More

T
Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant produces a large, well-flavored red raspberry. It ripens earlier than most raspberries, as early as August in Virginia and ev...Read More

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