Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) Octavia, five canes
£12.00
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notes
Rubus idaeus 'Octavia' is a superb late-season raspberry variety, celebrated for its large, flavourful fruit and excellent shelf life. Cropping well into late July, it extends the summer harvest beautifully — a brilliant choice for kitchen gardens and fruit cages alike. Images courtesy of James McIntyre & Sons.
Dimensions
- Pack of five canes
- Eventual height and spread: H: 180cm (71in), W: 60cm (24in)
Features
notes
Rubus idaeus 'Octavia' is a superb late-season raspberry variety, celebrated for its large, flavourful fruit and excellent shelf life. Cropping well into late July, it extends the summer harvest beautifully — a brilliant choice for kitchen gardens and fruit cages alike. Images courtesy of James McIntyre & Sons.
Insights
Bred at the Scottish Crop Research Institute, 'Octavia' is one of the last summer-fruiting raspberries to ripen, producing firm, aromatic berries ideal for fresh eating or preserving. Its compact, upright canes make it easy to train and pick, even in smaller growing spaces.
Details
- Self fertile
- Flowers: May–June
- Crops: Late July - Late August
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile
- Aspect: South or west-facing
- Sun levels: Full sun
Care
Plant canes in rows with supports, spacing each one about 40cm apart. After fruiting, cut spent canes to ground level, retaining new growth for the following year’s crop. Water in dry spells and mulch in spring to conserve moisture and nourish the soil.
Glossary