In this section we will explain the best raspberry varieties.
All Raspberry Varieties
There are two types of raspberries these are Autumn raspberries, these grow on the same cane that grows that year. There is also Summer Raspberries. These grow on last years canes that grew.
Find out the different varieties below:-
Autumn Raspberries
All Gold
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Large yellow fruit
- Harvested from late August to October
- Ideal for containers
Raspberry Variety Description
This will certainly be a talking point for any visitors as you don’t see yellow raspberries often. These are large yellow fruit which will crop from August through to October
Autumn Bliss
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Ideal for freezing or eating fresh
- Ideal for containers
- Delicious sweet flavour
Raspberry Variety Description
This is an Autumn variety of raspberry cane meaning it will fruit from August through to October.
They have a delicious flavour and are a firm raspberry which makes them great for either freezing or eating straight from the can. The canes will need to be watered well and pruned to around 15cm to encourage more growth.
Joan J
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Autumn fruiting raspberry
- It is a great cropper
- Grows on same years cane
Raspberry Variety Description
Being an autumn variety raspberry these grow on the same years cane that has grown so you can prune them back to the ground once they have finished fruiting. You don’t have to work out which cane is the new can and which one was last years cane.
These fruit from July through to October. Great to grow up a fence or in containers.
Polka
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Autumn growing raspberry.
- Likes full sun
- Fast growing
Raspberry Variety Description
Polka raspberries love to grow in the full sun in gardens and allotments. They are Autumn fruiting raspberries which means they will fruit from July through to October.
Summer Raspberries
Tulameen
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Plant in full sun.
- Fruits Mid July
- Fast growing
- Canes are virtually spine free
Raspberry Variety Description
These are one of the best and most popular summer fruiting variety of raspberry to purchase for your allotment or garden. You will get a great return on these.
Glen Ample
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Can be grown in pots
- Produces lots of raspberries
Raspberry Variety Description
This variety is a popular variety to grow. It is a high yielding raspberry. You can plant it in rows or plant it in pots. The fruit can be eaten fresh or frozen.
Malling Admiral
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- Summer variety
- Will crop July to August
- Spine free
- High Yielding
- Resistant to disease and virus
Raspberry Variety Description
This is a great variety of raspberry to grow. They grow on spineless canes so you wont prickle yourself when picking or pruning them. They have a strong resistance to disease and viruses.
Ruby Beauty
When to plant
Raspberries are best planted out in Autumn and Winter
At a glance
- New variety of raspberry
- Heavy cropping
- Patio Raspberry
- For growing in pots.
Raspberry Variety Description
This raspberry variety is a new type of raspberry as it is a dwarf version, which means it is the ideal one to grow in pots. It also produces fantastic amounts or raspberries
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