Glencoe Purple Raspberry
A great choice for the home garden, Glencoe is a delicious purple raspberry that stays more compact and is possible to grow in containers or small garden beds. It is a June Bearing, or floricane, variety meaning it blooms and fruits on second year wood only.
Floricane:
Floricane fruiting raspberries, or June-bearing, produce flowers and fruit on second year canes. Their fruit ripens in June or July, depending on the location and conditions. These varieties will require a permanent trellis or support to grow on.
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Latin Name: Rubus idaeus
Site and Soil: Raspberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 20° F or below.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Taste: Tangy
Fruit Color: Purple
Fruit Size: Large
Size at Maturity: 6 ft. by 5 ft.
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Ripening Time: July & September
Type: June Bearing
Pests & Diseases: Raspberries are generally free of insect and disease problems.
USDA Zone: 4-8