Raspberry Shortcake Raspberries

Compact and thornless, this dwarf raspberry plant will happily produce raspberries in a container on your patio or kitchen garden. Just make sure Raspberry Shortcake plants have full sun and a regular supply of water. Because this plant is thornless and short, it’s a perfect choice for children as well as adults. This raspberry plant grows to 2 to 3 feet as a rounded bush—but yields full-size, plump fruit.

Characteristics:

• Excellent container variety
• Summer-bearing, plump red fruit
• Dwarf, thornless
• White flowers
• Grows best in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 to 9
• Attracts birds, butterflies; well-suited for children

Have you grown Raspberry Shortcake plants? Are they easy to tend and harvest? Please tell us about your experiences growing Raspberry Shortcake raspberries.