An upright deciduous pink currant bush, small greenish white flowers in spring are followed by long strings of attractive transulcent pink currants. Fruits can be eaten straight from the bush or used in desserts and preserves.
1-1.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in a well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acid pH. Full sun is preferred, but partial shade is tolerated and plants can be trained against a north wall. Grow as a permanent framework as a bush, standard, cordon or fan. Keep the around the bushes free of other plants. Mulch with well rotted compost, manure or bark Grow in a well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acid pH. Full sun is preferred, but partial shade is tolerated and plants can be trained against a north wall. Grow as a permanent framework as a bush, standard, cordon or fan. Keep the area around the bushes free of other plants. Mulch with well-rotted compost, manure or bark particularly on dry soils. Further redcurrant cultivation advice
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Main pruning is carried out in dormant season, along with summer pruning of vigorous laterals
May be susceptible to gall mites, gall midge and aphids
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus