Raspberry Cane 'Polka'
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Raspberry Cane 'Polka'

Rubus idaeus 'Polka'

RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Supplied as bare root canes pruned to approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall including roots.

Whilst some fruit catalogues list this as a 'new' variety for 2008 here at Victoriana we have been growing and selling this since 2003

An outstanding introduction from Poland. Polka was bred by Dr Jan Denek and produces exceptionally large delicious fruit with an average weight of 6.6 grams per berry. Truly high yielding.

This has established itself throughout Europe and beyond as first class. It won 1st & 2nd prizes in the best raspberry competition at the 2006 UK National Fruit Show.

Starts cropping mid July with peak yield mid August and can crop until mid November

• Primocane - produces fruit on first year wood.
• Self Fertile.

Guidance on planting and pruning can be found at Raspberry Planting & Pruning

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

Supplied as bare root canes pruned to approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall including roots.

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This plant is protected by the Plant Variety Rights. Illegal propagation without a licence will lead to prosecution.