1ft 'Redstart' Redcurrant Plant | 9cm Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- 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
- 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
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