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Red Lake Currant Shrub (Ribes rubrum ‘Red Lake’) is a reliable, cold-hardy variety cherished for its heavy crops of bright red, tart-sweet berries. The high-yielding clusters ripen in midsummer and are perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, sauces, and baking. With a balanced flavor that is both refreshing and versatile, Red Lake is a favorite for home gardeners and preserves makers alike. The compact, deciduous shrub is productive, ornamental, and easy to maintain, making it a fine addition to edible landscapes, hedgerows, or small orchards.
Growing Red Lake Currant Shrub
Light: Prefers full sun in cooler climates; partial shade is recommended in warmer regions.
Soil: Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil; amend with compost to boost fertility and structure.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Mulching helps conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Fertilizer: Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth and fruiting.
Pollination: Self-fertile; produces abundant crops without the need for another variety.
Maintenance: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove older canes and encourage vigorous new shoots.
Hardiness: Best grown in USDA zones 3–7. Ripens in midsummer with abundant clusters of bright, flavorful berries.
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Red Lake Currant is shipped as a strong, well-rooted young shrub, ready to plant in gardens, borders, or edible landscapes. Hardy and dependable, it establishes quickly and provides years of productive harvests. Each plant is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery and healthy establishment.
Growing Zones
3a - 7b
Low Temperature
−40°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
Mild
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Green, Yellow, White
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil—adapts to clay, loam, or sand, but dislikes alkaline/salty soils
Moisture
Consistent, evenly moist soil, especially while fruiting; shallow-rooted and sensitive to drought
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Mature Spread
3–5 feet
Mature Height
3–5 feet
Bloom Period
Late April to early May with greenish-yellow clusters
Pruning Time
Dormant season (late winter/early spring); remove old, damaged, or ground-touching wood, keep only shoots under 3 years old
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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