RED CURRANT (Ribes Rubrum) "Red Lake" - organic hardwood cuttings, scion wood-6 organic cuttings. No roots.
Red Lake Currant is an elegant fruiting hedge that produces long clusters of bright red fruit that is very high in vitamin C.
A favorite fruit for many people around the world, most of us Americans have not had the opportunity to taste these delicious berries. Beautiful additions to your yard or landscape, these upright growing shrubs are attractive in bloom and a striking sight when fruiting, with large clusters of pink, red, white or black berries cascading down the heavily laden branches. A cold-hardy heirloom red currant that is widely planted in the U.S. and Europe. The plants are fairly vigorous, very productive and grow to 3?-5? tall. The berries are dark red, sub-acid (which means sweeter) and of high quality. As with all currants, ‘Red Lake’ benefits from afternoon shade in warmer climates like KY and TN. Although red currants are related to black currants they have a growth habit more like gooseberries and should follow the same planting and pruning advice. Currants are not acclimated to the deep south, FL, etc.
Cold Hardy, Vigorous, Productive, High Quality Fruit.
Developed by the University of Minnesota at Excelsior and released in 1933. Moderately susceptible to powdery mildew. Cold-hardy. Ripens in June or July. Self-pollinating.