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Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Redlake'
  • Redlake Red Currant

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Red Lake Red Currant plant details

Red Lake Red Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Lake Red Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Lake Red Currant

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large long clusters of fruit borne on vigorous bush which unfortunately gets mildew easily.

Gardening facts about Red Lake Red Currant plant

How to Grow Red Lake Red Currant

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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