Growing Guide: Caroline Raspberry
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Rubus idaeus ‘Caroline’ |
| Common Names | Caroline Raspberry, Everbearing Red Raspberry, Fall-Bearing Raspberry |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Origin | Cultivated variety (developed in the United States) |
| Plant Type | Fruiting shrub (bramble) |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Mature Size | 4–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Soil | Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Summer |
| Flower Color | White |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Canes, root division |
| Seasonal Traits | Deciduous |
| Time to Harvest | 1 year (primocane fruiting), peak in year 2+ |
