Planting and Growing salmonberry 'Olympic Double'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
For colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Learn more →How to Propagate salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood and root cuttings in early winter
Learn more →How to Transplant salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
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Learn more →How to Care for salmonberry 'Olympic Double' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information\r\n\r\nGrow in well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun. This species is listed on Schedule 9 of The Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order (1985) as amended, and on Schedule 3 of the EU (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 in the Republic of Ireland as an invasive non-native species. While this does not prevent it from being sold or being grown in gardens in Ireland, the RHS encourages those that do grow it to take great care with managing it and with disposing of unwanted material. The RHS also encourages gardeners to find alternative plants to grow to those listed
Learn more →How to Repot salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest salmonberry 'Olympic Double'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of salmonberry 'Olympic Double'
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