Rubus idaeus ~ Raspberry yellow-leaf and rich brown exfoliating bark

and rich brown exfoliating bark

COMPANION PLANTS:  Astilbe

New growth emerges dark pink with green and white variegation and softens to dreamy pink

Graffiti OG Violet Star Flower is a continuous blooming herbaceous annual with a dense mounding habit of deeply veined dark green foliage

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Rubus idaeus ~ Raspberry yellow-leaf and rich brown exfoliating barkRaspberry is a thorny deciduous shrub with a spreading arching habit that is primarily grown for its fruit. The small white flowers bloom in mid to late spring bring small conical fruits ready for harvest in summer that have a mild but sweet flavor. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Europe and North Asia Height: 3 6 Spread: 6 12' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part