1ft 'Redstart' Redcurrant Plant | 9cm Pot

Name: 1ft 'Redstart' Redcurrant Plant | 9cm Pot
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178824221051_55626630005115
Price: 6.99 GBP
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An exceptional redcurrant variety, considered one of the finest available for its fantastic flavour.
Produces an abundance of shiny red berries that ripen to a sweet, juicy taste in late summer.
A highly attractive, bushy shrub with a compact habit, perfect for borders or large patio pots.
The bright berries create a stunning contrast against the lush green foliage.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Species: Redcurrant
Flower Colour: Light green
Harvest Time: August
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (to -20°C)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 1-1.5m
Self Fertile: Yes
Tasting Notes: Sweet and juicy
Uses: Baking, cooking, desserts and eating fresh

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Spacing: Plant 1-1.5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water well after planting to help it establish. Only requires extra watering during extended hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser each spring. Pot-grown plants benefit from more frequent liquid feeding through the growing season.
Pruning: Prune twice a year, once in late winter and again in summer.
Pests & Diseases: Excellent disease resistance. Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting or a fruit cage.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Garden-ready plant in a 9cm pot
Height on Arrival: 20-30cm
Eventual Height: 1-1.5m
Time to First Crop: 2-3 years

Highlights

An exceptional redcurrant variety, considered one of the finest available for its fantastic flavour.
Produces an abundance of shiny red berries that ripen to a sweet, juicy taste in late summer.
A highly attractive, bushy shrub with a compact habit, perfect for borders or large patio pots.
The bright berries create a stunning contrast against the lush green foliage.
Awarded the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' mark, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Variety Specifications

Species: Redcurrant
Flower Colour: Light green
Harvest Time: August
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Any moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (to -20°C)
Habit: Bushy
Eventual Spread: 1-1.5m
Self Fertile: Yes
Tasting Notes: Sweet and juicy
Uses: Baking, cooking, desserts and eating fresh

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year.
Spacing: Plant 1-1.5m apart to allow for spreading.
Watering: Water well after planting to help it establish. Only requires extra watering during extended hot, dry spells.
Feeding: Apply a high-potassium fertiliser each spring. Pot-grown plants benefit from more frequent liquid feeding through the growing season.
Pruning: Prune twice a year, once in late winter and again in summer.
Pests & Diseases: Excellent disease resistance. Protect ripening fruit from birds with netting or a fruit cage.

Product Specifications