CHERRY RED
Product Description:
Currant plants ship in May in 3 ½” pots. Order early for best availability. Available only within the contiguous US. Currant plants are not available to ME.
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| Hardiness Zone | Listed per variety |
| Pollinator Required | No |
Initial Instructions
After unpacking your Cherry Red currant, allow the plant a few days to gradually acclimate to full exposure. If you are keeping your Cherry Red currant in a container, re-pot it into the desired pot. If planting in the ground, select a location with well-drained soil, spacing the plants 3 feet apart.
For all other currants, upon arrival the shrubs will be bareroot and dormant. Moisten them slightly with some regular water and place in a cool damp area until ready to plant outdoors. It’s best to plant the currants while still dormant and space them 2-4 feet apart.
Cultivation
Water regularly during the first growing season. Fertilize lightly early in the season with a well-balanced fertilizer. Mulch well in autumn to protect the roots.
Pests & Diseases
Currants are not bothered by pests or diseases and are deer resistant.
Soil Type
Standard garden soil, rich hummus slightly acidic, mulched soil in the ground. Potting soil for containers.
Light Requirements
Full sun to part shade.
Hardiness
Listed per variety
Bearing Age
2 years
Bloom Time
Early spring to early summer.
Ripening Time
Mid to late summer or early fall.
