Ribes rubrum Red Currant 18cm
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Ribes rubrum ‘Red Currant’ – 18cm pot
An upright, medium-sized shrub which has deep multi-lobed emerald green foliage that changes colour in autumn before dropping in winter. Red Currant produces large clusters of translucent berries which change to a brilliant ruby-red when ripe. The fruits are sweet with a slightly sour flavour, these berries are very high in antioxidants. Red Currant can be picked and eaten fresh or can be used in jelly, fruit salads, desserts, jams or tarts. Best grown in humus-rich soil which is free draining. Currants can tolerate cold temperatures and thrive in areas where the winters have a high chill. They are frost tolerant and can be grown in heavy clay soils. Protect plants from strong winds.
Position: Full sun
Height: 1-2m
Width: 1-2m
*Can be pruned to 1m x 1m
Garden Uses:
Feature shrub
Food Garden
Hedging/Screening
Decorative shrub
General Landscaping