Creeping raspberry (Rubus pentalobus) ROO-bus pen-tah-LOW-bus Synonyms:  R. calycinoides Genus:  Rubus This prostrate evergreen species produces a mass of richly textured leaves, making it an attractive groundcover for formal areas, rock gardens, or woodland beds. The leaves are thick, neatly rounded and formed, with bronzy undersides and autumn color that persists through the winter. In summer, it bears white flowers, which are sometimes followed by red fruits. Care:  Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and full sun or part shade.  Propagation:  Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Problems:  Canker, cane blight, anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, gray mold (Botrytis), Verticillium wilt, fireblight, scale insects, caterpillars, leafhoppers.

Overview

Height Less than 6 in. Spread Over 30 ft. Growth Habit Runs Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color White Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Roadside Style Formal Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs