Bloomin' Bulbs Raspberry Purple Chilliwack - 2 Cane Pack

Raspberry Chilliwack is a heavy cropping plant that produces plenty of commercial quality delicious deep red berries in Summer. Chilliwack can often have a second crop in Autumn, making this a very prolific producer. Climate - Dislikes sub-tropical and tropical climates. Soil - Well-drained, moist. Watering - For optimum fruit production canes need to be kept well watered. Will benefit from mulching in spring to conserve moisture in summer and keep roots cool. Fertilising - Prior to planting well-rotted animal manure, blood and bone or complete fertiliser should be thoroughly worked into the soil. As growth starts, apply a complete fertiliser and a compost of well-rotted animal manure. Pruning - In winter prune the canes that bore fruit down to the ground and tie dormant canes to the support. These will fruit the following year. Pests - Raspberries can suffer from a root rot fungus however, the varieties we provide appears to have more resistance than other varieties. Growing Tips - Will bear fruit for many years. Pick fruit when ripe and well coloured for maximum flavour. Thin out strongest canes to 15cm apart to avoid over-crowding. Top-prune slightly for a manageable height. Likes a cold winter to encourage fruit set. Protect plants from hot winds, and ripening berries from birds. Best grown in areas with a cold winter as a ‘chilling period’ will assist fruit set.