Home>Plants>Fruit bushes>Raspberry Groovy

Raspberry Groovy

Write a Review

£19.99

Size:

5 Litre pot

Code: 37680

Availability: 6 item(s)

Quantity:

+ −

Wishlist

At a Glance

Variety: Rubus
Size: 5 Litre pot
Mature Height (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Height

You can expect the height to reach somewhere within this estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the height in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this height.

1.0m
Mature Spread (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Spread

You can expect the plant to spread somewhere within this range estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the spread in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this.

0.75m
Flower Colour (?):

What does this mean?

Flower Colour

Flowers come in a vast variety of colours from pure white to almost black. Colour can be affected by a number of factors including environment and diet. Use the photographs as a guide and expect variations.

white
Flowering Time (?):

What does this mean?

Flowering Time

A plants development is synchronised with the changing seasons and flowering is one of several changes that occur at the appropriate time of year dependent on the specific plant. While our meteorological seasons are defined by specific dates; there can be two or the weeks difference in the start and end of the horticultural 'season' between the north and south of the UK.

Summer
Foliage (?):

What does this mean?

Evergreen

Plants that have leaves all year round are classified as evergreen. They can however lose leaves sporadically throughout the year.

Deciduous

Deciduous plants drop their leaves in autumn, look bare in winter and put out new leaves again in spring. Some plants such a Beech retain their dead leaves until the new spring growth.

Semi-evergreen

There are exceptions, some plant drop their leaves in cold winters but keep them if it is mild. These are classified as Semi-evergreen.

Deciduous
Fragrant (?):

What does this mean?
Fragrant
For plants that are fragrant the level of fragrance may vary, results may improve by planting in larger blocks. The fragrance may come from flowers or foliage.

No
Growth Rate (?):

What does this mean?

Growth rate of a plant will determine how fast the plant reaches it ultimate height and is affected by four main factors: temperature, nutrients, light, and water.

Average to fast
Hardiness (?):

What does this mean?

Fully Hardy

Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (to -15)

Half Hardy

Hardy throughout most of the UK (to -10)

Frost Hardy

Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of UK (to -5)

Fully Hardy
Position (?):

What does this mean?

Full Sun

Six or more full hours of direct sunlight but don't forget to water.

Partial Shade

Two or three hours either in early morning or late evening sun. Very limited exposure to midday sun.

Dense Shade

Usually no more than two hours direct sunlight. Usually under dense trees, shurbs or in shade cast by buildings/fences etc.

Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture (?):

What does this mean?

Well Drained

Well-drained soil allows water to percolate through reasonably quickly without pooling. Well drained soil can often be dry and lack nutrients.

Poorly Drained

Poorly Drained soil is usually saturated periodically during the growing season and remains wet for several days at a time. Saturated soil can deprive roots of oxygen.

Moist Well Drained

A moist well drained soil is the best of both worlds by combining high permeability with the ability to retain moisture. Adding well rotted organic matter to dry or wet soil will help improve both these characteristics.

Moist Well-drained
Soil PH (?):

What does this mean?

Acid

Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil.

Neutral

A neutral pH which is around 7, will be suitable for most plants. Clay soils tend to be neutral.

Alkaline

Soil with a pH between 7 and 14 are refereed to as Alkaline. Chalky soil is usually Alkaline.

Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type (?):

What does this mean?

Chalk

Chalky or lime-rich soils may be light or heavy, largely made up of calcium carbonate and are very alkaline.

Clay

Clay soils are potentially fertile and hold a high proportion of water. They drain slowly and take longer to warm up in spring.

Loam

Loam soils are s mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of clay or sandy soils. Fertile, well-drained and easily worked.

Sand

Sandy soils have a low clay content, drain quickly, easy to cultivate and work. They can dry out quickly and are low in plant nutrients. Often very acidic.

Clay, Loam, Sand

**Raspberry 'Groovy' (Rubus idaeus)**

Experience the ultimate patio raspberry sensation with large sweet berries and spectacular golden foliage bred for outstanding compact performance and near-thornless convenience

Overview

Discover the perfect solution for gardeners seeking exceptional raspberry production with ornamental flair through Raspberry 'Groovy', the remarkable compact variety that has revolutionised patio fruit growing with its large sweet berries, spectacular golden yellow foliage, and extraordinary compact habit. This outstanding primocane cultivar combines the convenience of ultra-compact sizing with abundant displays of large, sweet-flavoured fruits, striking golden foliage backdrop, and near-thornless canes, making it the ideal choice for gardeners wanting premium raspberry quality with space-saving convenience and spectacular ornamental appeal. Specially bred for container excellence and celebrated for its exceptional autumn fruiting, this groovy raspberry delivers maximum visual impact with outstanding patio performance, offering the perfect balance of sweet berry taste, compact growth, and stunning foliage colour that transforms any patio, balcony, or small garden into a productive and beautiful edible paradise.

Key Features

Plant Type: Premium compact primocane deciduous soft fruit shrub
Planting Season: March to October (container grown) or November to March (bare root)
Mature Height: 1m
Spread: 0.75m
Fruiting Period: July to October
Berry Characteristics: Large sweet-flavoured bright red fruits
Flavour Profile: Sweet and fruity with excellent fresh taste
Productive Lifespan: 15+ years with proper care
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK down to temperatures of >-20 degrees Celcius (RHS hardiness rating H7)

Spectacular Golden Foliage Display

Its golden yellow foliage forms a striking backdrop to the bright red fruit, creating exceptional ornamental value throughout the growing season. With its orange-yellow foliage in spring which turns golden in summer, it is also striking enough to add to a mixed border, making this variety perfect for decorative plantings where both beauty and productivity are desired.

Exceptional Sweet Berry Harvest

The large, sweet-flavoured fruits are easy to pick off this near thornless plant, whilst it produces high yields of plump sweet berries, that are bright pink in colour and fruity in taste. Ready to harvest from July to October, providing exceptional autumn berry production when many other fruits have finished.

Revolutionary Compact Performance

Groovy is a very special compact dwarf raspberry plant variety that produces short canes reaching around a metre tall, making them perfect for growing in large patio containers and smaller gardens. Raspberry 'Groovy' is compact and bushy, bearing short canes that only reach about 1 metre, ensuring maximum berry production in minimum space.

Outstanding Primocane Advantage

It is a primocane Raspberry, meaning it will fruit on new wood and canes that grow fresh each year. A primocane raspberry, it fruits on the current year's wood, eliminating the complexity of traditional cane management and allowing simplified pruning with worry-free garden maintenance whilst ensuring consistent annual harvests from fresh growth.

Near-Thornless Convenience

The large, sweet-flavoured fruits are easy to pick off this near thornless plant, whilst a compact, bushy, hardy, deciduous, almost thornless shrub ensures comfortable harvesting for gardeners of all ages. This remarkable characteristic eliminates the traditional challenges of raspberry picking, making maintenance completely hassle-free.

Perfect Container Excellence

A variety of raspberry ideal where space is of a premium and for pots, hanging baskets and containers, with ideal for growing in wildlife and kitchen gardens, along with patio containers. The compact habit and exceptional container performance make it perfect for apartment gardening and urban situations where space is at a premium.

Exceptional Bird Protection

If birds are a problem, its petite size makes it really easy to net, providing practical advantages for protecting your precious harvest. The compact size allows for easy protective covering whilst maintaining attractive garden displays and convenient harvesting access.

Superior Ornamental Value

With its orange-yellow foliage in spring which turns golden in summer, it is also striking enough to add to a mixed border, creating year-round ornamental interest. The spectacular foliage colour combined with productive harvest makes this variety perfect for edible landscaping where beauty and productivity combine.

Outstanding Garden Versatility

Ideal for growing in wildlife and kitchen gardens, along with patio containers, whilst ideal where space is of a premium and for pots, hanging baskets and containers. This versatility makes it perfect for various garden situations from dedicated fruit areas to ornamental borders and container displays.

Seasonal Interest Calendar

Spring: Orange-yellow foliage emerges with compact bushy growth
Late Spring: Attractive flowers appear providing early season pollinator support
Summer: Golden foliage develops creating striking ornamental displays
Late Summer: Flower clusters develop into forming berry clusters
Autumn: Peak harvest period with large sweet berries ready August-September
Late Autumn: Simple pruning of completed canes to ground level
Winter: Dormant period with minimal maintenance requirements

Landscape Design Applications

Patio Containers: Compact variety perfect for container growing with ornamental appeal
Mixed Borders: Striking golden foliage makes it suitable for ornamental plantings
Small Gardens: Ideal for space-restricted growing with maximum impact
Hanging Baskets: Unique raspberry suitable for elevated container displays
Wildlife Gardens: Excellent for supporting pollinators and beneficial insects

Growing Success Tips

Success with Raspberry 'Groovy' centres on selecting a location that receives full sun exposure, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Additionally, protect your plants from strong winds by using natural barriers or fencing to ensure they grow strong and healthy. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture throughout the growing season, using quality multipurpose compost for container growing. Take advantage of the primocane fruiting nature by cutting all canes to ground level in autumn after fruiting, and enjoy the convenience of near-thornless harvesting throughout the autumn months. This striking Raspberry will remain easy to care for all year round and happy in direct sunlight. Your Raspberry 'Groovy' will demonstrate that exceptional raspberry quality, stunning ornamental appeal, and compact convenience can be perfectly combined in one outstanding variety, delivering extraordinary sweet flavour experiences and spectacular golden foliage displays that transform any small space into a productive and beautiful edible sanctuary.

Fruit Tree/Shrub Notes
Fruit Essentials
Companions
Reviews

Buying Fruit Trees/Bushes from Jacksons Nurseries

Our trees might be Freshly Potted and the root system may not be fully established, and loose soil may occur when unpacking.

Unlike many garden centres, supermarkets and some nurseries here at Jacksons Nurseries we sell the majority of our stock all year round. Our stock is for the most part grown outdoors making it far hardier than those grown under glass and/or only sold ‘In Season’.

Here at Jacksons Nurseries we would favour a hardy outdoor grown plant every time. They are far less likely to suffer from the shock of being planted in colder conditions and they will begin to establish more rapidly the following spring. This can mean that they don’t look like a ‘picture perfect’ plant when purchased out of season but with the correct care and a little time you’ll have a wonderful plant to enjoy for many years to come.

Buy Canes online from Jacksons Nurseries.

Code: 8612

Bamboo Canes (90cm/3ft)

£0.28

Bamboo canes, each cane is 90cm in length. Perfect for giving your young saplings, hedging plants, climbers and other tall shrubs the support they need when...

Availability: In stock

Quantity:

+ −

Wishlist

Buy Planting Kit, Stake, Tie and Osmocote tablets online from Jacksons Nurseries.

Code: 12684

Planting kit - Stake, Tie & 2 Osmocote tablets

£7.99

This tree planting kit is ideal for giving your new tree the best start. The soft plastic tree tie prevents your tree becoming damaged or rubbed by the tie....

Availability: In stock

Quantity:

+ −

Wishlist

Buy Spiral Rabbit Guard online from Jacksons Nurseries.

Code: 8614

Spiral Rabbit Guards & Bamboo cane

£0.77

Spiral Rabbit Guards supplied with 1x 90cm bamboo cane. are the most popular, low cost tree protection for young saplings, seedlings, transplants and...

Availability: In stock

Quantity:

+ −

Wishlist

Code: 1552

Cherry Stella

£37.99

Potted / Colt

This is a reliable, dark red-fruited deciduous variety of cherry tree with a delicious, juicy taste. It is an excellent, self-fertile variety which produces...