{"product_id":"ronce-odorante","title":"Purple Flowering Raspberry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Flowering Raspberry (\u003ci\u003eRubus odoratus\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Flowering Shrub for Natural Landscapes in Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Flowering Raspberry (\u003ci\u003eRubus odoratus\u003c\/i\u003e) is a fast-growing, cold-hardy native \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eshrub\u003c\/a\u003e ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 6–10 ft (2–3 m) at maturity, spreading wider through colonies. Best for naturalized areas, woodland edges, and pollinator gardens, it offers large rose-purple summer flowers and excellent adaptability to poor soils and semi-shaded conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Purple Flowering Raspberry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardy native shrub is perfect for low-maintenance natural landscapes, combining fast coverage, beautiful blooms, and strong ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament, naturalization, small to medium yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large fragrant purple-pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern Canada and North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic to neutral soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, poor soils, and partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; height: 215.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e6–10 ft (2–3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e6–10 ft (2–3 m, spreading colonies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAdaptable (prefers well-drained soils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eModerate once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e20–30+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Purple Flowering Raspberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Purple Flowering Raspberry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast natural coverage within 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a medium to large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want summer flowers + wildlife value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for naturalized or woodland planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very small (spreads by suckers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a formal or compact shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to walkways or structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e This shrub spreads naturally to form dense colonies, making it excellent for filling space quickly. Its large decorative leaves and showy flowers create strong visual impact while supporting pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Purple Flowering Raspberry Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold native shrub with a unique tropical look and long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large maple-like leaves emerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy purple-pink fragrant flowers bloom continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow foliage and In fall, small \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/wild-red-raspberry\" title=\"Wild Red Raspberry\"\u003ewild red raspberry\u003c\/a\u003e-like fruits appear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft arching stems provide structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Purple Flowering Raspberry is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal protection needed once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–12 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain moderate moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Purple Flowering Raspberry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs very well across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo—flowers are self-fertile and attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—it spreads by suckers and forms colonies; allow proper spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces fruit and spreads naturally; best suited for informal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/purple-flowering-raspberry\" title=\"Purple Flowering Raspberry\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/purple-flowering-raspberry\" title=\"Purple Flowering Raspberry\"\u003ePurple Flowering Raspberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge purple flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/rugosa-rose\" title=\"Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa)\"\u003eRugosa Rose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate-fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy pink flowers + hips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedges \u0026amp; coastal areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/wild-red-raspberry\" title=\"Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/wild-red-raspberry\" title=\"Wild Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)\"\u003eWild Red Raspberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible raspberry fruit, suckering habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible gardens, naturalized plantings, wildlife-friendly areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous shrubs\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\"\u003eZone 3 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/deciduous-shrubs-pruning\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\"\u003eWhy, how and when to prune deciduous shrubs in Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47319140794687,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47319140827455,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Ronce-odorante-Rubus-odoratus-illustration.jpg?v=1702957620","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/purple-flowering-raspberry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}