Raspberry Bushel and Berry™ Raspberry Shortcake™

Bushel & Berry® Raspberry Shortcake® Raspberry (Rubus idaeus ‘Raspberry Shortcake®’) is a compact, everbearing raspberry perfect for containers and small-space gardens. Covered in delicate white blossoms in late spring, it produces a generous first crop of firm, bright-red berries in midsummer, then a second flush from late summer into early autumn. The thornless, upright canes remain tidy all season, making harvest effortless. Hardy in Canadian zones 4–8 and self-pollinating, Raspberry Shortcake® delivers orchard-fresh flavour and ornamental appeal in even the smallest backyard or patio.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Rubus idaeus ‘Raspberry Shortcake®’
• Common name: Raspberry Shortcake® Raspberry
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 4–8
• Exposure: Full sun for best fruit colour and sweetness
• Soil: Rich, well-drained loam or sandy soil; amend with organic matter
• Water needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist, especially during fruiting
• Height: 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft)
• Width: 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft)
• Foliage: Glossy green trifoliate leaves; attractive spring flowers
• Flower colour: White in late spring
• Fruit: Medium-sized, bright-red raspberries; sweet, classic raspberry flavour; two harvests per season
• Maintenance: Low; prune spent floricanes to ground in late winter and trim tips after summer crop
• Advantages: Thornless, compact habit; container-friendly; dual-season yields; ornamental blossoms and autumn leaf colour