1 Dorman Red Raspberry Starter Plug Rubus idaeus Live Plant
Dorman Red Raspberry is a productive red raspberry selection known for vigorous canes and reliable yields of sweet, flavorful berries. Its trailing habit makes it well suited to home gardens and small fruit plantings, where it offers both ornamental value and a rewarding harvest.
This raspberry works well in edible landscapes, berry patches, and container growing. Plants produce biennial canes, fruiting on second-year wood, with pruning of spent canes supporting continued vigor. Berries are suited to fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and freezing.
Species: Rubus idaeus
Variety: Dorman Red
Type: Perennial fruiting shrub
Plant_Habit: Trailing
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic, organic-rich
Days_to_Harvest: Fruit in second year
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Not applicable
Sowing: Not applicable
Spacing: 2-3 feet apart
Notes: Prune spent canes after fruiting to encourage new growth