White-stemmed bramble
Rubus cockburnianus
An ornamental plant, planted October to May.
In September: nothing to do. Wear thorn-proof gloves to cut the stems back: they are thorny.
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White-stemmed bramble, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant a pot-grown white-stemmed bramble. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
| Plant a bare-root white-stemmed bramble. | none | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | none | none |
| Cut the white-stemmed bramble hard back for new stems. | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none | none |
| Mulch the white-stemmed bramble. | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | usual | usual | none | none | none |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Handle it with care
Wear thorn-proof gloves to cut the stems back: they are thorny.
Moderate sources: Crocus and RHS Plants.
Planting
Plant a pot-grown white-stemmed bramble March to May, 60cm apart. Moderate sources: Paramount Plants and Hayloft.
Plant a bare-root white-stemmed bramble October to March, 60cm apart. Moderate sources: Buckingham Nurseries and Hayloft.
Cut the white-stemmed bramble hard back for new stems
Gardeners call this coppicing and stooling for stem display.
Cut the white stems right down to ground level.
Usually February to April. Strong source: RHS.
Mulch the white-stemmed bramble
Use organic matter such as garden compost, to support stem and flower growth.
Usually March to May. Moderate source: RHS.
What the source words mean
Strong: the RHS page for this plant is among them.Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
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