Product Description
*** Current plants ship from December through April ***
*** We ship to colder states beginning in late March and early April UNLESS you request it to ship earlier.
** We Do Not Ship Current Plants To North Carolina or SC, DE, ME, NJ, WV, VA, MI, MA, OH, or RI.**
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Generally ships from December through April.
Red Lake Currant is one of the most popular and dependable red currant varieties, prized for its exceptional cold hardiness, heavy yields, and beautiful clusters of bright red fruit. Although long enjoyed throughout Europe, these flavorful berries are becoming a favorite among American gardeners for their versatility and outstanding performance.
Compact, deciduous shrubs produce impressive 8–10-inch clusters of glossy dark red berries that are easy to harvest. The fruit has a pleasantly tart flavor that is delicious fresh and exceptional for making jellies, jams, syrups, sauces, juices, and desserts. Berries ripen in July.
Red Lake is self-pollinating and a reliable producer, with mature plants yielding up to 3–4 quarts of fruit each season.
- Excellent cold hardiness
- Heavy producer of large, bright red berry clusters
- Tart, flavorful fruit for fresh eating or preserving
- Ideal for jellies, jams, juices, sauces, and desserts
- Self-pollinating
- Ripens in July
Mature Size: 4–6′ tall Zones: 3–7
