Raspberry - Royalty

The Royalty ripens mid-July. Birds also love the fruit, so you may have to share the harvest. Raspberries take little space and live for years. The Royalty Raspberry, 'Rubus 'Royalty', is cross between a purple and a red raspberry. However, they may be grown in partial shade or under other environmental constraints. Natural protection against strong winter winds are provided in some valleys, but in other areas it is necessary to provide artificial protection during winter months. Royalty is hardy, has wide adaptation, and has good yield potential. Raspberries may be grown successfully at an elevation as high as 7,000 feet. Excellent for jam or jelly, and if it is picked at the red stage it has the sweet light flavor of red raspberries. This new cultivar hasgreat insect resistance and is among the largest fruited raspberries. Raspberries need a plentiful supply of moisture throughout the growing season. It has a large fruit size and plant vigor of a purple hybrid with the high quality of a red. The berries are versatile and can be used as fresh fruit, in preserves, or in pies and pastries. They do best in full sun on non-alkaline, fertile loam soil. Although a well-drained soil is essential for success, a sandy soil will need to have plenty of organic matter incorporated in preparation. ... more info