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Shortcake Raspberry Shrub (Rubus idaeus ‘Raspberry Shortcake’) is a compact, thornless raspberry perfect for small gardens, patios, and containers. This dwarf variety grows in a tidy, mounded shape without the need for staking, yet it produces an abundance of sweet, richly flavored red raspberries in midsummer. Ideal for fresh eating, desserts, or preserves, Shortcake combines ornamental appeal with productivity, featuring lush green foliage that looks attractive in decorative pots or edible landscapes. Easy to grow and harvest, it’s the perfect raspberry for limited-space gardeners who still want big harvests.
Growing Shortcake Raspberry Shrub
Light: Requires full sun for best fruit yield and sweetness.
Soil: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; amend with compost to boost nutrients and soil structure.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilizer: Apply a berry or balanced orchard fertilizer in early spring and again after fruiting to promote vigorous growth and productivity.
Pollination: Self-fertile; no additional raspberry variety is needed for pollination.
Maintenance: Prune canes in late winter, removing spent ones to encourage strong new growth. Minimal support required due to its compact habit.
Hardiness: Best grown in USDA zones 4–8. Produces a heavy crop of berries in midsummer on a small, easy-to-manage plant.
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All our shrubs are shipped in pots and they will be in a dormancy state, with proper care and planting instructions included.
Growing Zones
4a - 9b
Low Temperature
-20°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Mildly fragrant flowers
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Adaptable but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic, organically rich soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
Moisture
Consistent, evenly moist soil; avoid waterlogging
Sun Exposure
Full sun for best yield (at least 6 hours daily)
Mature Spread
2–3
Mature Height
2–3
Bloom Period
Late spring with fragrant clusters of white flowers
Pruning Time
Late winter or early spring; prune after fruiting to remove spent canes and promote new growth
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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