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Raspberry Valentina - Rubus idaeus

Rubus idaeus Valentina ®
Red Raspberry, European Red Raspberry

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Amazing variety with orange fruits and intense aromas, giving off fruity notes accompanied by a slight bitterness reminiscent of the taste of citrus. The fruits are ripe in July-August, of medium size in this non-perpetual variety and carried by almost thornless branches, easy to pick. With a rather slow growth and producing few shoots, it is ideal for small gardens and can easily be grown in a pot on a terrace or balcony.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Self-fertilising
Best planting time March, November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Harvest time July to August
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Description

The 'Valentina' orange hybrid Raspberry, in Latin Rubus idaeus 'Valentina', is a recent variety that stands out for its beautiful apricot colour fruits. The medium to large, about 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter, slightly elongated heart-shaped raspberries are extremely tasty, with a sweet and fruity flavour, enhanced by a subtle bitterness. They are best consumed fresh after picking and are loved in jam, sorbet, or pastry. This Raspberry bush is not perpetual, it abundantly produces its fruits between late June and early August on the previous year's branches. It is self-fertile but to ensure continuous production and offer a varied range of flavours and uses, it is a good idea to cultivate it alongside other Raspberry varieties. It is best to plant this Raspberry variety in autumn or spring, particularly in regions with cold or humid winters. In addition, it has remarkable resistance to bad weather, tolerating temperatures as low as -20°C, and it is also disease-resistant. Its maintenance is easy and its cultivation requires little specific care.

Rubus idaeus, commonly known as Raspberry, native to Europe and temperate Asia, belongs to the Rosaceae family, like strawberries, blackberries, and wild roses. In its original habitat, it grows in the undergrowth in a cool climate, with plants such as rowan, elderberry, or beech, with which it forms a symbiotic association. Production reaches its peak in the third year after planting. The lifespan of the Raspberry bush is about ten years. There are two categories of Raspberry bushes. The remontant varieties produce two harvests, the first around June-July on the previous year's branches, and the second from August until the first frost on the young shoots of the year. The non-remontant varieties, with abundant harvest around June-July, bear fruit on the previous year's branches.

The 'Valentina' variety was obtained in 2017 by Hortifrut SA, a Chilean company. It is a hybrid variety that forms a bushy shrub that can reach 150 cm high and 80 cm wide. Its deciduous foliage is carried by upright stems, developing as a moderately suckering perennial crown. The canes are biennial, each dying after fruiting. Every year, new thornless canes emerge from its roots. The Raspberry bush leaves are green on the top, whitish-green and hairy on the underside. The flowering is very nectar-rich. In May-June, white, 1 to 2 cm diameter flowers appear in small clusters of 10 to 12. The fruits are formed by small agglomerated drupes, easy to detach when ripe.

The 'Valentina' Raspberry bush produces abundantly over a short period in July. The Raspberry is a delicate fruit that must be carefully picked, a light wash with water is possible, and it keeps better in the refrigerator. Picking is easy, and it is very pleasant either to enjoy the fruits on the spot or to collect them for various culinary uses: sorbets, coulis, jams, tiramisu, crumble, puddings... not to mention the traditional Raspberry Tart. Raspberries are low in calories but rich in minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron), vitamin C and K, fibre, and antioxidants so contribute to a good nutritional balance.

Within an edible hedge, in the vegetable garden, or in the ornamental garden, the Valentina Raspberry bush will find a special place alongside other small fruit varieties. To increase the diversity of colour and taste of raspberries, it can be useful to plant it near perpetual varieties, such as the Zeva and Heritage varieties, or coloured fruit varieties such as Golden Everest and Fall Gold with yellow fruits, or Glen Coe, a thornless variety with purple-violet fruits.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour orange
Fruit diameter 2 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time July to August

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Rubus

Species

idaeus

Cultivar

Valentina ®

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Red Raspberry, European Red Raspberry

Botanical synonyms

Rubus idaeus 'Valentina'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference20825

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Planting and care

The Valentina Raspberry prefers humus-bearing, rich soils that retain moisture, even in summer, without too much limestone. It appreciates partially shaded but bright exposures. In the north, it will tolerate full sun, while in the south, it will prefer partial shade. Plant it from October to March in ordinary soil, enriched with compost and well-rotted manure.

Plant the canes every 80 cm in rows 1.50 m apart. During planting, the collar should be level with the ground. It is advisable to train them with wire stretched between stakes or on a trellis.

Water regularly to promote root growth in the first year of planting. During periods of high heat or prolonged drought, provide additional water. Weed the surface, especially at the beginning of planting and apply mulch to retain moisture in summer.

The Raspberry can be susceptible to various diseases if the growing conditions are not optimal (raspberry anthracnose, raspberry rust, powdery mildew, grey mould in rainy periods, or Botrytis). The damage observed in cultivation is generally due to poor weather conditions, especially during cold springs that allow micro-fungi present in the soil to infest the vegetation. To protect the plants, feed with organic fertilisers that promote the multiplication of anaerobic bacteria in the soil, which strengthens the soil's ability to stimulate the plants' immune system. Raspberries can also be attacked by parasites such as raspberry worms, the larvae of a small beetle that lodges on the fruits without causing significant damage.

Raspberries easily multiply through suckers that grow near the base: remove them and replant them in another part of the garden if desired.

Planting period

Best planting time March, November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Free-standing, Hedge, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), well-draining, humus-bearing

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is necessary to allow for good fruiting. It is different depending on the type of variety, perpetual or non-perpetual. Non-perpetual raspberry bushes bear fruit in early summer on the previous year's branches. After harvesting, cut the fruiting canes down to ground level. In winter, keep 10 to 12 shoots per metre, trim the ends, and cut the other canes down to ground level. Perpetual raspberry bushes bear fruit for the first time in late summer and autumn on the new shoots, and then a second time in early summer the following year on the same canes. In August, cut the canes that have fruited down to ground level, and in winter, prune the ends of the canes that fruited in autumn. Remove dead wood and weak or diseased branches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August, November to December
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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