Prelude Red Raspberry Starter Plant 4–7" - Sweet Hardy Fruit Shrub (Rubus idaeus) - Everbearing, Disease-Resistant Variety

Grow your own fresh raspberries with the Early Everbearing Prelude Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) live rooted starter plant. This compact and hardy fruit shrub is known for its sweet, juicy berries, producing an early summer crop along with a light fall harvest. Perfect for home gardens and edible landscapes, this variety is ideal for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.

• 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’
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam
Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Growth Habit: Perennial Fruit Shrub
Format: Live rooted starter plant, 4–7 inches tall