Ribes rubrum ‘Red Lake’
$32.99
Ribes rubrum Red Lake is a vigorous self-fertile redcurrant with long clusters of large, glossy, tart red berries that ripen in July.
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Description
Ribes rubrum Red Lake is a classic self-fertile redcurrant valued for vigorous growth, dependable cold hardiness, and prolific clusters of large glossy red fruit.
Tiny greenish-yellow spring flowers mature into long hanging strigs of tart, tangy berries in July. The edible fruit suits fresh use, jelly, jam, pies, juice, and desserts, while birds also relish it.
Grow the compact bush in sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Annual cane renewal, good airflow, compost mulch, and consistent moisture support strong crops.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Synonyms | Ribes Red Lake, Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake', Ribes sativum Red Lake |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Green, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Hedges and screening plants, Edible fruit plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Vegetable Garden |
| Type | Fruit |
| Use for | Hedge, Bird-Friendly, Edible |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Harvest in | 7 |
| Local names | Red Lake Redcurrant |
| Blomidon Item No | 148303, 129398, RIBCRL0001G, RIBCRL0002G, 15071 |
| Propagation | Propagate by hardwood cuttings in fall. |
| Pests | Gall mites, gall midges, and aphids may occur. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, leaf spot, coral spot, honey fungus, and white pine blister rust may occur, although Red Lake has useful blister-rust resistance. |
| Pruning | Prune annually in late winter or early spring, removing the oldest canes at ground level; shorten vigorous laterals in summer. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist, especially while the fruit develops. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for strongest crops; partial shade is also suitable. |
| Common Name | Red Lake Red Currant |