About This Plant
Sweet, juicy berries in a compact package. Raspberry Shortcake® is a thornless, naturally compact raspberry with sturdy canes that stay neat and manageable without the need for a trellis. White spring flowers give way to delicious red berries in summer, making this an easy and rewarding addition to the home edible garden.
Perfect for patios, containers, raised beds, and small-space gardens where a full-sized raspberry patch isn't practical.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed in early spring with a fertilizer for fruiting plants.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Prune in late winter while dormant, removing dead, weak and crossing branches. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.