A unique purple raspberry that has large berries at the red stage with the traditional flavor! Later, at its purple stage, the flavor is stronger and sweeter. At the over-ripe stage, it has a flavor close to that of a black raspberry! Will out produce red types by about 25%. Raspberries are hardy to zone 2. Produces fruit in second year. Growing Guide:Raspberry Planting and Care Companion Planting:When used as companion plants for raspberry bushes, the following plants can help prevent fungal diseases, like cane spot. They can also repel certain insects, rabbits and deer: Garlic, Chives, Leeks, Onions Turnips used as companion plants for raspberry bushes help repel the harlequin beetle.
