20 Taiwan Creeping Raspberry Starter Plugs, Evergreen Ground Cover, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control

20 Taiwan Creeping Raspberry Starter Plugs – Evergreen Ground Cover

Establish a beautiful, spreading carpet of greenery with 20 Taiwan Creeping Raspberry starter plugs. These one-year-old rooted cuttings offer a practical, economical option for gardeners planning larger ground-cover plantings, landscape borders, rock gardens, and erosion-control projects.

PLANT DETAILS

• Quantity: 20 rooted starter plugs

• Plant: Taiwan Creeping Raspberry

• Botanical names: Rubus pentalobus, Rubus calycinoides, or Rubus hayata-koidzumii

• USDA hardiness zones: 6–10

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, acidic to neutral; does best when soil does not become too dry

• Foliage: Coarse-textured, dark green, lobed leaves that turn reddish bronze in winter

• Flowers and fruit: White flowers followed by yellow to salmon-colored edible berries

A SPREADING, MULTIPURPOSE GROUND COVER

Taiwan Creeping Raspberry forms a dense, spreading evergreen carpet. It is described as deer resistant, although browsing may still occur.

Plant the plugs approximately 1–2 feet apart to begin establishing your ground cover. Under suitable growing conditions, the plants may fill the area in approximately 2–3 years. Actual coverage depends on climate, soil, sunlight, watering, and ongoing care.

Ideal uses include:

• Erosion control on suitable slopes

• Garden borders and edging

• Rock gardens and landscape beds

• Green roof plantings where appropriate

• Xeriscaping and low-growing landscape designs

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

The white flowers can attract butterflies and other pollinators. The attractive foliage also provides seasonal interest as it changes from dark green to reddish bronze during winter.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

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• The listed price includes packing and shipping.

• Starter plugs are one-year-old rooted cuttings.

IMPORTANT FALL AND WINTER NOTICE

We do not recommend ordering starter plants during fall or winter unless you have a greenhouse or are in USDA Zone 9 or warmer. The season may be too advanced for starter plugs to establish roots before cold weather arrives. Zone 9 or warmer alone does not guarantee successful establishment, so consider your local weather and growing conditions before ordering.

PLANTING AND CARE

Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, particularly in dry weather, and avoid letting the soil become too dry. Allow enough space for the plants to spread as they grow.

Growth rate, ground coverage, winter foliage color, flowering, and fruiting vary with plant maturity and growing conditions. Edible berries may develop when plants mature under suitable conditions, but fruiting is not guaranteed.