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Purple Raspberry

Purple Raspberry

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Why We Grow It

We grow purple raspberry because it offers exceptional flavor, strong vigor, and dependable yields in cold climates. The hybrid ancestry gives improved disease resistance, larger berries, and deeper flavor complexity compared to standard reds. The rich, winey sweetness makes it one of the best raspberries for preserves, sauces, and baking, while its hardy canes and manageable growth habit make it ideal for home orchards and food forest systems.

How the Plant Grows

Purple raspberry grows as a vigorous floricane plant, producing canes one year and fruiting on them the next. The canes are thick, upright, and strong, often requiring minimal trellising. Growth is balanced—less aggressive than black raspberries but sturdier than many reds. Plants form a controlled, predictable clump, making them easier to maintain than sprawling black raspberry types. Berries ripen in mid to late summer with a rich purple color and robust flavor.

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- 4–6 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide

Current Size- 2 canes with viable eyes

Additional Info

Derived from crosses between red and black raspberries; known for excellent hardiness and strong canes. Berries are large, wine-colored, and highly aromatic, ideal for jams, sauces, desserts, and freezing.

Purple raspberry is a vigorous, hardy red × black raspberry hybrid that produces large, richly flavored berries with a deep wine-purple color. Combining the sweetness of red raspberries with the intense fruitiness of black raspberries, purple raspberries offer exceptional flavor for fresh eating and preserves. These hybrids are known for their strong canes, high productivity, and excellent cold hardiness, making them a standout berry for northern growers. Purple raspberries form a sturdy, easy-to-manage patch and deliver reliable harvests in mid to late summer.

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Plant Highlights

  • Water

    Moderate; needs steady moisture during fruiting for best berry size and texture

  • Pollination

    Self-pollinating; no companion varieties required

  • Soil

    Prefers fertile, well-drained loam; tolerates sandy or clay soils if well amended; avoid waterlogged sites

  • Years to Bear

    (floricane-bearing)

  • Hardiness

    Zone 4–8 (–34°C to –12°C)

  • Solar

    Full sun; tolerates afternoon shade