Ornamental Bramble A recently discovered plant from the eastern Himalayas, Rubus calophyllus is a medium-sized, suckering, semi-evergreen shrub named for its beautiful leaves. These are ovate and pleated, up to a foot/30cm long, deep green above and silvery-white beneath, with serrated edges. The arching stems are whitish, with small, recurved, prickles. Deep wine-red flowers, ¾ “/1.5cm across, are borne in May and June, and are followed by red berries. Site: ShelteredSoil: Fertile, well-drained but moist, acid to neutral soilPosition: Full sunSeason of interest: Early summer and autumnHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)