'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush
Dazzling red spheres of flavour
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush
- An outstanding American variety with long strings of very large deep red currants
- Produces a large number of fruit with a brilliant red shine
- Excellent for use for summer puddings, fruit salads, jams and wine-making
- Freezes and stores well
- Outstanding juicy flavour
- Delicious eaten fresh
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Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Red Lake' Redcurrant is well-suited for container growing; use a pot of at least 30 to 40 cm in diameter with a soil-based compost.
How big does it get?
The 'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush generally grows to a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush prefers full sun to partial shade, producing the sweetest fruit when given at least 6 hours of sunlight.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush prefers fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil, and benefits from being planted 5 cm deeper than it was in its pot.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush needs about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil consistently moist particularly when the fruit is swelling.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Red Lake' Redcurrant Bush requires winter pruning to maintain a goblet shape and encourage fruiting spurs.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Red Lake' redcurrant is fully hardy (RHS H6), surviving winter temperatures down to -20°C. It is a highly resilient, traditional variety that performs excellently in all UK regions, including colder northern areas.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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