Rubus idaeus 'Heritage'

Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’: Everbearing Raspberry with Extra-Juicy Dark Red Fruit

Rubus idaeus ‘Heritage’ is a self-fruitful, thorny red raspberry that keeps the harvest coming, with two crops on each cane. A moderate crop arrives in early summer, followed by a heavier crop in fall, giving you fresh berries over an extended season. White spring flowers lead to large, extra-juicy dark red berries that are excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and preserves. Vigorous and reliable, it is a classic choice for home gardens that want dependable production in a sunny, manageable row.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 150–180 cm
• Spread: 90–120 cm
• Flower Colour: White
• Flowering Period: Spring, with fruit in early summer and fall
• Foliage: Deciduous green foliage on thorny canes
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: ‘Heritage’ is ideal for edible gardens, backyard fruit rows, and sunny fence lines where you can harvest easily and often. Because it produces both an early summer crop and a stronger fall crop, it is a great way to extend raspberry season without needing multiple varieties. The berries are large and juicy, making them perfect for fresh snacking, desserts, jam, and freezing. It also works well in smaller spaces when trained to a simple support system that keeps canes upright and picking tidy.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun for best yield and flavour, although part shade is workable in hotter sites. Water regularly during establishment, then maintain even moisture during flowering and fruit fill. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds, and provide a trellis or wire support to improve airflow and make harvesting easier. For two crops, remove canes that fruited in early summer after harvest, then keep the strongest new canes for the fall crop. For one larger fall crop, cut all canes to the ground in late winter or early spring.

History: ‘Heritage’ is a widely grown everbearing red raspberry valued for its dependable two-season cropping and strong garden performance. Its reputation comes from consistent yields, good berry size, and the ability to fit into both traditional berry rows and modern edible landscapes.

Final Thoughts: If you want a raspberry that reliably delivers more than one harvest window, ‘Heritage’ is a smart, satisfying choice, with big, dark red berries that make summer and fall taste even better.