Ribes Rubrum Red Lake Red Currant

Ribes Rubrum 'Red Lake' Red Currant is a deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves having 3-5 lobes. The leaves exude a fragrance when crushed. 'Red Lake' Red Currant is clothed in masses of pale green blooms in spring. The blooms give way to medium to large, bright red currants that mature in mid-summer. The fruit shrub is effective for culinary and dessert uses. 'Red Lake' Red Currant loves full sun to partial shade in organically rich, well-drained soils with medium moisture. It has a compact growth habit.