Click here for Currant Care Guide Rubus ideaus (Crimson Night) The Crimson Night raspberry is an ornamental variety with dark purple canes and large, dark red-purple berries. It is well-suited for container growing and was introduced by Cornell University in 2012. This plant is known for its prolific, flavorful berries and excellent disease resistance. Zone 4-8. Crimson Night produces two heavy crops of berries. The first crop, from previous year's canes (Floricanes), ripens in mid-summer. The second crop, from new canes (Primocanes), ripens in late summer to early fall. To maximize production, avoid cutting back or damaging the Floricanes during winter. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Very Good Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Very Good Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Good Thorns: Yes Soil Type: Well-drained Edible Type: Berry Self-fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome.
