Ribes r. 'Rovada' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Common redcurrant 'Rovada' (Ribes rubrum) produces light 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 July. Its green flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* sweet and sour in 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 Common redcurrant 'Rovada' are medium green in colour. Common redcurrant 'Rovada' 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 'Rovada' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common redcurrant 'Rovada' is a densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 metres and a width of 0.8 - 1.2 metres. 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 'Rovada' 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 May to the beginning of June.

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

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