Currant x 'Red Lake'

Currant x 'Red Lake': Bright Red Currants in Generous Clusters

Red Lake is known for abundant clusters of bright red berries, generally ripening in late July. The colourful strings of fruit make a productive shrub attractive as well as useful.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 125-150 cm
• Spread: 125-150 cm
• Flower Colour: Chartreuse
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Average Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Plant it for homemade jam and clear red currant jelly. Its compact scale suits a dedicated berry row or a sunny edge of the kitchen garden.

Care Instructions: Maintain moisture in organically enriched, well-drained soil and water at ground level. Remove some older, less productive stems to encourage renewal while preserving enough established wood for the next crop.