Creeping Bramble
Rubus calycinoides
SKU
2596
Deep green, coarse textured, lobed leaves on creeping stems form a very dense mat. Some leaves turn bronze or red in winter for added interest. A superb, adaptable groundcover and weed barrier. Allow to creep over rocks in a rock garden.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Dense, mat to 1-2 in. tall, creeping about 1 ft. per year. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dense Groundcover |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9
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