Redcurrant ‘Rovada’Ribes rubrum
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Overview
Considered by some to be the best variety available. This late flowering and late fruiting Dutch bred variety is excellent for extending the season. A prolific cropper producing enormous yields (up to 10kg per bush!) of large, luscious, translucent fruit that hang on long strings to make for easy picking. Flowers are self fertile. The currants have outstanding flavour and are excellent eaten fresh. They also freeze well and are ideal for cooking. Rovada has an upright habit and good vigour. Harvest in late July/early August.
Height & Spread: 1.5m x 2m
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Redcurrant Rovada
- 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.
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 | RHS Plants for Pollinators, RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit |
| 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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