Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 4 - 10 Feet
Mature Spread 4 - 10 Feet
Growing Zones 5 - 8

The Meeker Red Raspberry or Rubus idaeus is a tried and true favorite that produces a full crop of sweet-tasting firm red berries. This low-maintenance plant has an upright growth habit, and white flowers bloom in May, with fruit ripening in July. The red raspberries can be eaten fresh or used to make jellies, jams, or preserves. The fruit freezes well or can be used in baked goods. The Meeker Red Raspberry grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.

Meeker Red Raspberry Care

Plant the Meeker Red Raspberry in the spring in full sun. Space bushes 3 to 4 feet apart so you can easily harvest the fruit. The stems have thorns, so plant in an area that does not have a lot of traffic. These plants are relatively easy to maintain.

Growing Meeker Red Raspberry

Two-year-old growth produces fruit, so expect berries starting in the second year. The bushes can grow rather large at 4 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 10 feet wide. Prune the bush after the harvest.

Growing Meeker Red Raspberry in Containers

Meeker Red Raspberry plants are better suited to growing in the ground, but they can grow in containers. Plant in a 14- to 16-inch container, place in full sun and water when the top few inches of soil dry out.

Watering Meeker Red Raspberry

Water weekly or whenever the top layer of soil dries out. Plan to water more often during a dry spell.

Feeding Meeker Red Raspberry

Routine feeding will encourage a higher yield and support new growth. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer each spring.

Meeker Red Raspberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 4 - 10 Feet

Mature Spread: 3 - 10 Feet

Spacing: 3 - 10 Feet

Habit: Upright

Flower Color(s): White

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering

Watering: Average

Resists: Disease

Tolerates: Drought

Attracts: Bees, Birds

Container Role:

Uses: Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens

Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance

Brand:

Common Name: Meeker Red Raspberry

Other Name(s):

Scientific Name: RUBUS IDAEUS `MEEKER`

SKU:: 1008892-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Meeker Red Raspberry

Meeker Red Raspberry Care

Growing Meeker Red Raspberry