Little Sweet Sister Raspberry, Bareroot Canes

Little Sweet Sister Raspberry Bushes

This is the raspberry that really shows why the distinction of primocane versus floricane is useful, while the supposedly synonymous autumn versus summer cropping distinction is not: this "autumn cropper" (i.e. primocane) bears fruit in the middle of July! 

An exciting new variety for anyone with limited space in particular, this dainty lass only reaches 80cm, needs no support, and will be happy in a wide patio container. 

Certified and grown from virus-tested parent material in the UK. Browse our raspberry plants.

Please note: In line with general practice, our raspberries are delivered with last year's growth cut back to 45-60cm.
Summer fruiting raspberries (floricanes) may bear a few berries in the summer following planting, but their first full fruiting season will be in the year after, on their first year's growth.
Autumn fruiting raspberries (primocanes) should crop quite well in their first year, and you can help them by thinning off small and malformed fruit.

Features:

• The earliest "Autumn" Raspberry
• Season: Mid-July to August
• Type: Primocane, crops on new stems
• Height: 80cm
• Self fertile
• Sturdy, upright habit, ideal for tight spaces
• Fruit: Dark red, good flavour
• Certified
• Thornless

Growing Little Sweet Sister Raspberries:

Raspberries are easy to grow in a humus rich, moist soil that drains well, lots of sun and some shelter from strong wind. 

Their roots are shallow, fragile and spreading, so prepare the soil wide rather than deep for them, and consider 6 to 12 inch tall raised beds if your soil is poor or hard clay. Either way, try to add plenty of organic matter, rotted manure is great. Don't trample the soil next to your plants, especially in the growing season, and don't let the soil dry out when the fruit are forming.

If the crowns of your raspberries rot, it's likely because the site is too damp.

Did You Know?

Autumn Bliss used to be the earliest cropping primocane, and this variety has broken that record by a clear 2-3 weeks.

Remember to plant raspberries with their roots close under the surface and the crown exposed: deep planting kills them. Keep them well watered and mulch well every spring when the soil is warm

Feed with a high potash fertiliser.