Rubus idaeus 'Souris’

Rubus idaeus ‘Souris’: Bright Red Berries for Summer Picking

Rubus idaeus ‘Souris’ is a classic red raspberry that brings the simple joy of fresh-picked fruit to the home garden. Spring flowers are followed by bright red berries that are delicious right off the cane, and equally useful for jam, baking, and freezing. The canes form a productive patch with a naturally upright, arching habit, making it well suited to a dedicated berry row or a sunny edge near the vegetable garden. With good light, even moisture, and a little yearly pruning, it settles into a reliable routine that rewards you every summer.

Plant Characteristics:

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

Uses and Benefits: Plant ‘Souris’ in an edible garden, along a sunny fence, or in a small fruit row where you can harvest easily and often. Raspberries are ideal for gardeners who want high value from a small footprint, since a short run of canes can produce a surprisingly generous bowl of fruit. The flowers support pollinators, the berries invite family snacking, and the patch becomes a seasonal destination in the garden once fruit begins to colour.

Care Instructions: Grow in full sun for the best fruit quality, with consistent watering during flowering and berry fill. Mulch to conserve moisture and keep weeds down, and aim for good airflow by thinning crowded canes. Prune annually by removing weak, damaged, or spent canes at ground level, then keep the strongest new canes spaced so light can reach the centres. If you want the tidiest planting and easiest picking, use a simple support or tie canes to wires.

History: Red raspberries have been grown for generations for their flavour, versatility, and productivity, and named selections like ‘Souris’ help gardeners build dependable backyard harvests. Whether grown in a formal row or a relaxed cottage-style patch, raspberries remain one of the most satisfying edible shrubs to cultivate at home.

Final Thoughts: Few garden moments beat stepping outside and picking a handful of warm, sun-ripened raspberries, and ‘Souris’ makes that kind of summer pleasure easy to grow into your everyday routine.