Rosetta Red Currant
£8.50
Out of stock
Description
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. The currants have an acidic flavour with a strong aroma and are suitable for a whole range of purposes. Will grow well in most soil but prefers a sunny position and the ground must be free from water-logging. Eventual height: 1.5m (5ft). Eventual spread: 1m (3ft). Cropping season: late July/early August. Self fertile.
Plant 1.5m (5ft) apart in rows 1.5m (5ft) apart.
Planting:
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.
After Care:
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.