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Rubus idaeus 'Pathfinder'

Caroline' Raspberry

Caroline' Raspberry

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • May

  • Delicious
  • Vigorous
  • Productive
  • Dark red fruit
  • Large fruit

Enjoy delicious raspberries twice a year with the 'Pathfinder' raspberry, a unique variety that produces fruit in both summer and fall. This vigorous and productive variety will offer you an abundance of sweet and juicy raspberries to satisfy your cravings.

Exceptional features:

  • Double harvest: Enjoy a first harvest of sweet and juicy raspberries in July, then a second harvest in the fall, extending from August to October.
  • Exceptional flavour: 'Pathfinder' raspberries are renowned for their sweet and slightly tart flavour. Perfect for fresh consumption, jams, pies, and desserts.
  • Fruit: The raspberries are medium to large in size, very firm, and bright red.
  • High productivity: This raspberry is known for its exceptional productivity.
  • Hardiness: This variety is adapted to the Quebec climate and withstands harsh winters well.
  • Size: Fast-growing, the 'Pathfinder' raspberry reaches a height of 3 feet and a width of 2 feet.
  • Easy to grow: This variety is easy to grow and requires little maintenance, making it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners.

Care tips:

  • Exposure: Full sun.
  • Planting: Plant 'Pathfinder' raspberries in spring or fall, spacing the plants about 2 feet apart.
  • Soil: Prefer well-drained soil, rich in organic matter and slightly acidic (pH 6-6.5).
  • Watering: Regular, especially during fruiting periods.
  • Pruning: In spring, faded flower heads can be cut back to a pair of new buds.

Ideal for:

  • Vegetable gardens: Grow your own fresh and tasty raspberries to enjoy with your family or use in your favorite recipes.
  • Small spaces: The 'Pathfinder' raspberry can be grown in pots or containers, making it ideal for balconies and terraces.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
30 - 36 in.
Spread
36 - 48 in.
Height
24 - 40 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright

Flowering colours:

  • White

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moist and well drained

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Prune early in spring. Use of mulch recommended

Soil requirement:

  • Rich and well drained

Features

Resistance:

  • Root rot
  • Melampsorella

Attract:

  • Birds
  • Butterflies

Use:

  • Open ground
  • Flowerbed

Attribute:

  • Edible. Early flowering. Invasive

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