Ribes r. 'Rolan' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Common redcurrant 'Rolan' (Ribes rubrum) produces red, large berries. These are firm and sweet and sour in flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from the beginning of July.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common redcurrant 'Rolan' are medium green in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Common redcurrant 'Rolan' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common redcurrant 'Rolan' is a densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 metres and a width of 1 - 1.5 metres.

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 'Rolan' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

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

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

Fruit
The red, large berries have a sweet and sour flavour. The light red flesh is firm. Ripening time from the beginning of July.

Disease resistance
The following diseases must be observed Ribes rubrum 'Rolan': - Leaf spot disease: maximum health.

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