'Glen Ample' Raspberry Plants

'Glen Ample' Raspberry Plants Reviews

Average star rating 4 out of 5 stars

3.8

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An RHS-award-winning, summer-fruiting (floricane) variety famed for its deep red, rich-tasting raspberries. Plus, it has spineless canes! Originally bred by the Scottish Crop Research Institute, 'Glen Ample' is one of the most popular raspberries to grow. Highly-rated thanks to its reliability; expect to see large yields, over 2kg per plant, with the fruit holding very well on the bush. Plant on a sunny spot in rows, with 50cm between canes and tie into supports as they grow. Expect to harvest from late June all the way into September! Floricane varieties fruit on last year's wood, so it's important to get the pruning right. Cut back the canes that fruited at the end of the summer, leaving roughly eight that didn't fruit (these will be green stems) to grow next year.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Properly planted and kept watered - BUT, not yet showing any signs of growth.

Quality: 3
Value for money: 2
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Reply from Roots Plants

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We understand your concerns that your ‘Glen Ample’ Raspberry Plants have not yet shown signs of growth.

Newly planted plants can sometimes take time to establish, particularly as they focus on developing their root systems before putting on visible growth above the soil. With continued care, regular watering, and the right growing conditions, they should begin to settle in.

We hope your raspberry plants start to thrive soon, and if you have any further concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Many thanks,
Sophie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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Quality: 1
Value for money: 1
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Reply from Roots Plants

Hello, Thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced with your order and delivery. We have contacted you regarding this matter and are currently looking into it for you. Thanks, Sophie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I made a review after receiving these plants on February 12th which I marked down due to the lack of instructions about planting them. I am now giving the product the lowest possible review because having planted the canes 3 months ago, i.e. roughly two weeks after receiving them, I am seeing no signs of new growth, despite being supposedly ready to produce fruit in the summer which is almost upon us. I don't know whether this is because of some weakness in them which led them to fail anyway, or it's due to your failure to provide adequate instruct-ions to which I referred to my earlier review. The only instruction on the box was "Open immediately" which I followed to the letter. There were no other instructions in the box. I since saw advice from Monty Don on Gardeners' World, that the roots should not be allowed to dry out before planting which may well have happened. So if you had provided the instruction to keep them wet, which I would have followed, they might now had been thriving. Either way I request REFUND or REPLACEMENT

Quality: 1
Value for money: 1
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Reply from Roots Plants

Hello, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear the ‘Glen Ample’ raspberries haven’t grown. We do include a QR code in the box which links to full planting instructions and a video guide for bare-rooted plants, including advice on keeping roots moist before planting. We’ve noted your comments and passed them on for review. Thanks, Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived full green leaf and in flower. Beautiful healthy plants with healthy proportions.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Waiting for leaves to sprout?

Quality: 3
Value for money: 3
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Reply from Roots Plants

Hello, Thank you for your review. It’s normal for raspberries to take a little time to sprout. Keep them watered and in a sunny spot and you should see growth soon. Thanks, Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These were a present for a neighbour. I have no idea if she has planted them out or how they are doing - sorry! Alison Glazebrook-Sack.

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived as expected in great condition and ready to plant

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
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Reply from Roots Plants

Hello, Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear your ‘Glen Ample’ raspberry plants arrived in great condition and ready to plant. Thanks, Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great taste.

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
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Reply from Roots Plants

Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review! We’re really pleased to hear you’re happy with your plants and your experience with us. Wishing you lots of success and enjoyment in your garden 🌱

Claire 🌿✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received in good condition

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
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Reply from Roots Plants

Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review! We’re really pleased to hear you’re happy with your plants and your experience with us. Wishing you lots of success and enjoyment in your garden 🌱

Claire 🌿✨

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

After the fantastic Paris raspberry plants I bought last year these canes were a little disappointing with roots very dry and one had very little root on it . It remains to be seen what happens next Summer .

Quality: 3
Value for money: 3
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Plants were in excellent condition when they arrived - they are all mulched and settled in. Very happy with the quality, the price is high but the customer service of the company is excellent which makes it extremely worthwhile. If you have any trouble with any of their plants just contact them - they are fantastic! The level of customer service provider by them is very refreshing in the age of AI.

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very healthy looking canes delivered in perfect condition. The only reason i haven't given them five stars (yet ! ) is because they haven't even had time to bud yet, but they're looking good ! I'll post some photos when I have my first crop.

Quality: 4
Value for money: 5
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Didn’t look very good when arrived but once set I hope they perk up.

Quality: 4
Value for money: 4
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice long Raspberry canes.

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent condition and quality - now planted in and settled-looking forward to delicious fruit later on -have used this variety before and it is great flavour and size

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class, just what I hoped for.

Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good and tasty raspberry that's what a neighbour told me so i got some for my garden.

Quality: 4
Value for money: 4