Ribes rub. 'Primus' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Common redcurrant 'Primus' (Ribes rubrum) produces creamy white berries. These are aromatic and mild 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.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic, mild flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common redcurrant 'Primus' are medium green.

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

Growth
Common redcurrant 'Primus' 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 'Primus' 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).

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

Fruit
The creamy white berries have an aromatic, mild flavour. Ripening time from July.

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