Rubus rolfei 'Emerald Carpet'

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A low-growing, evergreen shrub, with almost thornless stems that root as they spread, and rounded, three-lobed, textured dark green leaves that can turn reddish bronze in cold winters. Bears single white flowers in summer, sometimes followed by rounded orange fruits

Scientific classification

Species
Rubus rolfei 'Emerald Carpet' (Rubus rolfei 'Emerald Carpet')
Genus
Rubus
Family
Rosaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
Up to 10 cm
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Matforming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Rubus rolfei 'Emerald Carpet'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Rubus rolfei
Distribution of the original taxon: Rubus rolfei
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

“Cultivated” is a display category for regions without a native or introduced record, not verified cultivation coverage. Antarctica is shown in white.

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Rubus rolfei 'Emerald Carpet'

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Rubus rolfei 'Emerald Carpet' care guide

Regular mild watering, maintain slight consistent soil moisture
Watering
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Regular mild watering, maintain slight consistent soil moisture

Fertilizing

Balanced diluted organic fertilizer monthly spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, or by division, detaching rooted offsets in autumn and spring

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Pests

Generally pest-free

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