Strawberry Leaf Raspberry

Strawberry Leaf Raspberry requires well-drained soil and prefers full sun but will tolerate part-shade. Water the plant regularly, about once or twice a week when the soil is dry - check the soil and water about an inch each time. During warmer months, plants may need to be watered more often. In cooler months, water less often - allowing the soil to dry out a bit before re-watering. Check if the soil has dried out before watering.

Strawberry Leaf Raspberry (Rubus pedatus) is an evergreen plant species that prefers partial sun to part shade – ideally about 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day. The plant should also receive morning sun to help reduce the chances of disease and fungus. It does best in moist, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 4.5 to 6.0. Deep watering and mulching will help retain soil moisture. When summer arrives, the plant will benefit from some afternoon shade to help keep the leaves from burning in the hot midday sun. Pruning and deadheading should be done as needed to keep the plant tidy. It should also be fertilized twice a year in spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.

Strawberry Leaf Raspberry (Rubus pedatus) can be pruned once a year in early spring, just after the last frost date. Pruning should include removing dead and diseased canes, and thinning out overcrowded canes. Try to space the canes out by 8 to 12 inches, as this will ensure proper sunlight and air circulation. To promote more healthy new canes, remove any that are weak, damaged, or growing in the wrong direction. You should also prune off any flowers or fruit set in the early spring, as this will encourage new growth. Finally, to prevent disease, prune back all canes that have been grown for 2 or more years to 4 to 6 inches from the shoots.