This everbearing variety produces large, sweet, dark red berries from July until frost.Heritage will bear fruit the first year.Self-fruitful. Botanical Name- Rubus idaeus var. strigosus ‘Heritage’ Pronunciation- ROO-bus ih-DAY-us var. strih-GOH-sus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 3 ft Mature Height- 3 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Well drained and compost enriched Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ – long-bloom, pollinator synergy Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune canes after fruiting; keep soil moist and fertilize in early spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage new growth. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring and again after fruiting; moderate feeding need. Keep clay well-drained by mounding or adding organic material. Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone Possible Issues- Cane borers, rust, aphids
