Red Lake Currant
Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake'
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | RYE-bees RU-brum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Edible, Showy Fruit |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Privet (Ligustrum); Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Sumac (Rhus); Blueberry (Vaccinium) |
Thrives in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Prefers cool summer climates, with shelter from harsh winter winds and mulch to protect root zone. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions. For best fruit production, allow 4 - 5 new canes to develop yearly, until there are 15 - 16 canes, then dormant prune the 3 year-old canes to ground level annually.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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