Prelude Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) – Early Everbearing Live Rooted Starter Plant 4–7” – Sweet Hardy Fruit Shrub

Grow your own fresh raspberries with this Early Everbearing Prelude Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) live rooted starter plant. Known for its sweet, juicy berries and compact growth, this variety produces an early summer crop with a light fall harvest. Perfect for home gardens and edible landscapes, Prelude Raspberry thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s a cold-hardy, disease-resistant variety ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Includes 1 live rooted Prelude Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) plant, 4–7 inches tall Produces sweet red berries in early summer and again in fall Compact, hardy, and disease-resistant raspberry variety Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; perfect for garden beds or pots Great for fresh eating, baking, or preserving Common Name: Prelude Red Raspberry Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus ‘Prelude’ Color: Red fruit, green foliage Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loam Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily) Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist USDA Zone: 4–8 Plant Type: Perennial Fruit Shrub Bloom Season: Spring Harvest Time: Early summer and fall (everbearing) Mature Height: 3–4 feet