Family: Rosaceae
Rubus URBAFLORA® ‘Happy Wanderer’
GROUND COVER
Faster growth. Semi-evergreen
Rubus URBAFLORA® ‘Happy Wanderer’ is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen groundcover ideal for creating lush, low-maintenance landscapes. It features mid-green, shield-shaped leaves on purplish-brown stems, with bristles (prickles), that are soft to the touch, adding texture and interest, while white flowers are followed by bright red fruit for seasonal appeal. This variety thrives in full sun or shade and suits a wide range of soil types, excluding persistently wet conditions. It is perfect for slopes, green walls, and roofs, and when planted in soil, its extension growth will cover hard surfaces.
It also creates habitats for invertebrates, attracts pollinators, and suppresses weeds. Beyond its ecological benefits, it helps cool and insulate spaces, reduces noise pollution, and captures airborne particulates to improve air quality. With hybrid vigour and attractive foliage, ‘Happy Wanderer’ offers superior performance compared to similar varieties, making it an excellent choice for sustainable landscaping.
Features:
air purification
cooling effect
noise reduction
soil stabilisation
reduces water loss
supports soil health
suppress weeds
key characteristics
SOIL HEALTH
Improves soil health
LIGHT
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
FOLIAGE
Semi-evergreen
MAX HEIGHT
30 cm
FLOWERING
May/June
SPREAD
2.5 m
HARDINESS
RHS H5-H7
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY
For pollinators and invertebrates
Plant information
| Name | Rubus URBAFLORA® ‘Happy Wanderer’ |
| Common names | Bramble |
| Botanical family | Rosaceae |
| Genus description | Woody, often thorny shrubs with arching or trailing stems. Fruits such as blackberries and raspberries. |
| Light/position | Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade |
| Moisture preference | Avoid persistently wet conditions |
| Soil types | Most soil types |
| Soil pH | 5.5-6.5 pH |
| Exposure | Sheltered or open |
| Hardiness rating | RHS H5-H7 |
| Drought resistance | Moderate |
| Ultimate height | 30 cm |
| Ultimate spread | 2. 5m |
| Time to ultimate height | Soon after establishment |
| Growth habit | Groundcover |
| Foliage type | Semi-evergreen |
| Seasonal colour | Green leaves, white flowers, bright red fruit |
| Flowering period | May/June |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Aspect | Any |
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