Ribes rubrum

Red currant

Main interest:: showy edible fruit, fragrant leaf, attracts birds
Exposure:: full sun to partial shade, medium water needs
Flower colour:: greenish-yellow, May
Foliage:: green, aromatic when crushed
USDA Hardiness:: zone 3: -40 ° C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):: height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Use:: fruit or vegetable gardens, makes an attractive ornamental hedge

Best grown in rich, medium moisture soil. The classic red currant is primarily grown for its fruit production. Clusters of red currants ripen in July, which can be used in jams, jellies and pies. Great for use in fruit and vegeable gardens, or makes an attractive ornamental hedge.

Main interest:: showy edible fruit, fragrant leaf, attracts birds
Exposure:: full sun to partial shade, medium water needs
Flower colour:: greenish-yellow, May
Foliage:: green, aromatic when crushed
USDA Hardiness:: zone 3: -40 ° C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):: height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Use:: fruit or vegetable gardens, makes an attractive ornamental hedge

SKU: c1a811151342 Category: All Plants (A to Z), Fruit & Berry Bushes, All Fruit & Berry Bushes (A to Z), Fruit & Berry Bushes (by Common name), Currants, Fruit and Berry Bushes

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