Redcurrant ‘Rosetta’Ribes rubrum
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Overview
A late fruiting Dutch variety with a strong, dense, upright growth habit. The pale pink fruit is large and firm, hanging in long clusters – it also keeps well on the bush. Flowers are self-fertile. The currants have an acidic flavour with a strong aroma and are suitable for a whole range of purposes. Harvest in late July/early August.
Height & Spread: 1.5m x 1m
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Redcurrant Rosetta
- Planting: Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart in rows 1.5m (5ft) apart. Plant in an open sunny or partly shaded wall/fence sheltered from frost and strong winds. Ensure the root ball is moist before planting. Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the root ball or pot. Mix soil improver and general fertiliser with the infill soil.
- Care: Water regularly until established. Fruit is produced on the previous year’s growth and older shoots. Cut back the main branches by one-half after planting. Create a framework of 8-10 branches. Each Winter from year 3 shorten main shoots by one-half. Apply a general fertiliser in Spring.
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Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Availability Date Learn more | November onwards |
|---|---|
| Award | |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Flowering Month | March, April |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 1.5 (5ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 3 Litre |
| Soil Type | Acid, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
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