Heritage Raspberry Bush (Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Tolerates partial shade, though fruiting may be reduced
• Best yields in sunny, well-ventilated locations

Bloom Time:

• Summer to fall (July through October, depending on zone)
• Everbearing: produces a light summer crop and a heavier fall crop

Size:

Height: 4 to 6 feet tall
Width: 2 to 4 feet spread. Upright growth habit; may benefit from light support in windy areas.

Attributes:

• Produces medium to large, dark red berries with sweet, rich flavor
• Everbearing: two harvests per season
• Self-fertile and attracts pollinators
• Cold-hardy to USDA Zone 4 (down to -20°F)
• Suitable for in-ground planting or large containers

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
• Water consistently, especially during fruiting
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Prune annually:

• For two crops, remove spent floricanes after summer harvest
• For one large fall crop, cut all canes to the ground in late winter
• Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 6–8 feet apart

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for cane borers, Japanese beetles, and spotted wing drosophila
• Diseases include anthracnose, botrytis, and root rot
• Maintain good airflow and sanitation to reduce disease pressure