Rubus arcticus x stellarcticus ‘Beta’
Rubus arcticus x stellarcticus 'Beta' is an extremely hardy plant in the raspberry family with pink blooms and red fruit in July.
The berries of the R. arcticus x stellarcticus hybrids has the typical, exquisite aroma of Rubus arcticus and the vigour, uniform red colour and flower fragrance of Rubus stellatus. ‘Beta’ has attractive flowers, tasty fruit, beautiful fall color, thornless and very cold hardy. Plant 2 varieties for cross-pollination. Awesome ground cover and in containers. Provide well-drained soil.
Common Name: Beta Raspberry
Family: Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 2-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Red
Benefits: Bees Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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