Royalty Purple Raspberry Bare Root Canes (2-Year-Old) – Large, Sweet Berries | Zones 4-8

About This Plant

Royalty Purple Raspberry is a perennial, fruiting shrub (Rubus idaeus 'Royalty') developed at The Geneva Experiment Station. These are 2-year-old bare root canes, dormant, planned for late-summer ripening with large, sweet purple raspberries and a rich flavor. Plants originally grow 3+ feet tall and benefit from pruning to promote branching.

What You Will Receive

Royalty Purple Raspberry bare root canes (2-year-old, dormant). Includes canes ready to plant in well-draining soil with full sun. The item is a starter plant delivered as bare roots.

• Plant Type: Perennial, Fruiting Shrub
• Common Name: Royalty Purple Raspberry
• Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus 'Royalty'
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Ripening Season: Late summer (berries turn purple when ripe)
• Growth Habit: Originally 3+ ft tall; pruned to promote branching
• Soil & Sun: Well-draining soil; full sun
• Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Space: 2-3 ft apart in rows 6-8 ft apart
• Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer in early spring

What you will receive is a dormant bare root cutting with the expectation of establishing as a productive planting in the garden.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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