Shrub · Rosaceae family · with preparation per the EMAornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
raspberry
Rubus idaeus
In short a 10-second read
Raspberry (shrub) grows to 0.9–2.7 m tall and 0.9–2.7 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. It flowers in April–June; the flowers are white or pink. Hardy to −34 °C.
× spread 0.9–2.7 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. Hardy to −34 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: clay, humus-rich, loamy, sandy
Soil pH 5–6.5
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
April–June · white or pink
Pruning
cut back to the ground (August–September)
Planting
container plant: October–April
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −34 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −34 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does raspberry flower?
In April–June; the flowers are white or pink.
Does raspberry tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does raspberry need?
At maturity 0.9–2.7 m wide and 0.9–2.7 m tall; recommended spacing 100 cm.
Does raspberry survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −34 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 18 October 2026.
Show sources (14)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Rubus idaeus
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Rubus idaeus
- BfN (Bundesamt für Naturschutz) — Naturschutzfachliche Invasivitätsbewertung
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Rubus idaeus
- Wikidata (CC0) — Rubus idaeus
- RHS - How to grow raspberries
- EMA/HMPC - Rubi idaei folium (herbal medicine)
- EMA/HMPC - monografia Rubi idaei folium (EMA/HMPC/44211/2012)
- RHS - Rubus idaeus
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, EASIN
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Preparation and use · raspberry
How to prepare it.
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: leaf
For: mild diarrhoea EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- By mouth EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2
- How often
- 3× a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 3 days or get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Put 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in a cup.
EMA 4.2 - 2
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
EMA 4.2 - 3
Steep for 5–15 min.
EMA/HMPC/5829/201010:00 - 4
Drink 3× a day.
EMA 4.2
part: leaf
Mouth rinse and gargle at home
For: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat EMA 4.1For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly EMA 4.2
- What you use
- Herb EMA 4.2
- How it is used
- In the mouth and throat EMA 4.2
- Single dose
- 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2
- How often
- 3× a day EMA 4.2
- How long
- If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.2
Method
- 1
Put 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in a cup.
EMA 4.2 - 2
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
EMA 4.2 - 3
Steep for 5–15 min.
EMA/HMPC/5829/201010:00 - 4
Gargle 3× a day.
EMA 4.2
Dosage
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaffor: mild diarrhoea | 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2 | 3× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 3 days → see a doctor EMA 4.2 | |
| Mouth rinse and gargleat homepart: leaffor: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat | 1.5–8 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water EMA 4.2 | 3× a day | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 1 week → see a doctor EMA 4.2 | |
| Adults only EMA 4.2 | |||||
How long
If symptoms last longer than 3 days or get worse, see a doctor. — for: mild diarrhoea EMA 4.2
If symptoms last longer than 1 week or get worse, see a doctor. — for: minor inflammation of the mouth or throat EMA 4.2
Who should not use it
- Adults only EMA 4.2
- If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant EMA 4.3
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended) EMA 4.6
Cautions
- If symptoms get worse, see a doctor. EMA 4.4