Supplied as Hardy Raspberry Canes Rubus idaeus ‘Malling Jewel’ is a summer-fruiting raspberry variety widely grown in UK gardens and allotments. It’s known for reliable crops, good flavour, and relatively good disease resistance. �� Basic information Common name: Raspberry ‘Malling Jewel’ Species: Rubus idaeus Family: Rosaceae Type: Deciduous fruiting cane shrub Height: about 1.5–2.5 m when mature �� Fruit Colour: Dark red Size: Medium to large Taste: Sweet with good raspberry flavour Harvest time: Late June to July (early-summer crop) Yield: Reliable, moderate to good crops �� Growing conditions Light: Full sun (best fruiting) Soil: Moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral Hardiness: Very hardy in the UK (RHS H6) ✂️ Pruning (important) ‘Malling Jewel’ is a summer-fruiting raspberry: It fruits on last year’s canes (floricanes). After harvesting, cut the old fruiting canes down to ground level. Leave the new green canes to produce fruit next year. �� Why gardeners grow it Good flavour berries Reliable UK variety (bred in Britain) Some resistance to viruses and root diseases Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit (a sign of dependable garden performance) ✅ Spacing tip: plant canes about 45 cm apart in rows and support with wires or stakes for easier picking.
