Raspberry, Red Raspberry, European Raspberry 'Dorman Red'

Rubusidaeus

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rubus (ROO-bus)
Species
idaeus (eye-DAY-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Midland City, Alabama

Savannah, Georgia

Florence, Mississippi

Turner, Oregon

Cedar Hill, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
3
neutrals
0
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B
Madison, AL | April 2014 | neutral

Planted Dorman Red 4-5 years ago. Good producer, prolific growth. However, over winter, all floricanes either died or died back to 1 or 2...Read More

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Savannah, GA | February 2010 | positive

"planted these last year and they grew very well the vines are about 8 to 10 feet long and trellised, but this winter the vines lost all ...Read More

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Cedar Hill, TX | January 2010 | neutral

I planted these last year and they grew very well the vines are about 8 to 10 feet long and trellised, but this winter the vines lost all...Read More

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Florence, MS (Zone 7b) | March 2009 | neutral

I have just purchased 2 plants and am trying them now; the following is from a literature search:

Dorman Red is a heat a...Read More

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