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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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All our shrubs are shipped in pots and they will be in a dormancy state, with proper care and planting instructions included.
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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