Ribes r. 'Jonkheer van Tets' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Common redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' (Ribes rubrum) produces dark red, very large berries. Tart, aromatic in flavour, the Common redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' has a thin skin. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from June. Its green flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* tart, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' are medium green, lobed. Common redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Common redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common redcurrant 'Jonkheer van Tets' is a dense and upright growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 0.8 - 1 m. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Ribes rubrum 'Jonkheer van Tets' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from November to February.

Care
This plant mainly bears fruit on 2-year-old wood. This must be taken into account when pruning.

Flower
The green flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The dark red, very large berries have a tart, aromatic flavour. The skin of these round berries is thin. Ripening time from June.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, juice, dessert