Redcurrant ‘Rovada’Ribes rubrum
£10.99
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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 strigs to make for easy picking. 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. Cropping season: late July/early August. Self fertile.
Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart in rows 1.5m (5ft) apart. Plant in an open sunny or partly shaded north facing wall/fence sheltered from frost and strong winds. Prefers a slightly acid, moist but well-drained fertile soil. Soak the root-ball before planting. Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the root-ball or pot. Mix an organic soil improver and general fertiliser with the infill soil. 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.Â
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 |
| Flower Colour | White |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | November onwards |
| Flowering Month | March, April |
| Soil Type | Acid, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 1.5 (5ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 3 Litre |
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