How big does Strawberry-raspberry grow?

About 60 cm × 1 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 0.5–1.3 m × 0.5–1 m.

What soil does Strawberry-raspberry grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, clay.

Is Strawberry-raspberry hardy?

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Strawberry-raspberry be planted?

Plant it at least 1 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

How much water does Strawberry-raspberry need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Strawberry-raspberry cost?

It sells for roughly €10 to €14 in local shops, depending on size.

Strawberry-raspberry

Rubus illecebrosus

Strawberry-raspberry (Rubus illecebrosus) is a fruit plant that reaches 60 cm × 1 m after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €10.

Illustration of Strawberry-raspberry — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A low subshrubby bramble that behaves like a herbaceous perennial: the prickly shoots die back in winter and resprout from the ground, with large white flowers in summer and strawberry-sized glossy red fruit from August. The fruit is more showy than tasty: sweetish but bland raw, better cooked into jam or syrup. It is fully hardy and fruits on its own, but it runs strongly underground, so plant it only where you can fence it in. Cut all shoots to the ground in spring.

Watch out for

It spreads aggressively by underground runners and root suckers, forming a dense prickly colony within a few years and coming up in neighbouring beds. Plant it behind a root barrier sunk at least 40 cm deep, in a bed enclosed by edging or paving, or in a large tub, and dig out stray shoots every year. The shoots are prickly, so wear gloves for picking. It is susceptible to honey fungus and can be attacked by raspberry cane borers.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 60 cm × 1 m
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous

Group	Fruit
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	60 cm × 1 m
Ultimate size	0.5–1.3 m × 0.5–1 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Clay
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	June–August, white
Harvest	August–September
Self-fertile	yes
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	yes
Spreading	High
Distance from buildings	at least 1 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	60 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	from about €10

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €10 – €14

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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