Red Currant
€14.95
Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) is offered here as a young plant, a compact deciduous shrub in the Grossulariaceae family growing to around 1.5 m tall and wide. In summer it produces clusters of bright red, translucent berries with a tart, juicy flavour, valued for jams, jellies, desserts, and fresh eating, and traditionally appreciated for their vitamin C content. Its open habit suits training as a cordon or fan, and the ripening fruit is a draw for garden birds. A dependable, hardy choice for Irish and UK fruit gardens, hedgerows, and permaculture plantings wanting reliable summer currants.
Quantity
Only 2 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant bare-root from November to March, or from a pot the rest of the year, in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture, especially while establishing. Prune annually during dormancy, removing old wood to open the framework and encourage strong new growth and fruiting. Suited to hedgerows, fruit gardens, and permaculture systems, with berries ready to pick in mid to late summer.
