Rubus ulmifolius 'Bellidiflorus' (d)

RHS Plant Profile
bramble 'Bellidiflorus'
Shrubs

A large, very vigorous, hardy and dense deciduous shrub with dark green foliage, thorny arching stems and unusual and attractive pom-pom shaped double pink flowers, appearing from mid to late summer. Plant in a container plunged into a border to restrict the size if you wish to keep it more compact. Ideal for planting in a hedge to fill in any gaps or training up a wall or trellis or left to scramble through other trees and shrubs but it can become a nuisance if not kept in check. Loved by butterflies and other pollinators

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Spreading branched
Genus
Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows in most humus-rich soil types in sun to partial shade, but avoid waterlogged soil. It has the potential to become a nuisance if not kept in check

Propagation

Propagate by division or tip layering

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Cut back stems to ground level after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)