Redcurrant 'Red Lake'

Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake'

The Red Currant 'Red Lake' (Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake') has the following characteristics:

Growth Characteristics
- Growth Form: It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of approximately 1.5 to 2 meters.
- Leaves: The leaves are palm-shaped, divided into 3 to 5 lobes, and have serrated margins.
- Flowers: It blooms with small yellow to green flowers in the spring.
- Fruit: Small, spherical red fruits develop from mid to late summer and have a sour taste.

Propagation Methods
- Seeds: It can be propagated by seeds, but this method is generally not used as it requires significant time and effort.
- Cuttings: It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings during the summer.
- Division: It can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn.

Cultivation Methods
- Sunlight: It prefers a sunny location or partial shade.
- Soil: Well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral is suitable. - Watering: Water to maintain consistent humidity, but be careful not to overwater.
- Fertilization: It is beneficial to add organic fertilizer in the spring and autumn.
- Pruning: During the winter dormancy period, remove old branches to ensure good ventilation and sunlight.

Uses in the Garden
- Border Planting: It is suitable for creating small hedges or for use as a boundary plant.
- Fruit Harvesting: The fruit can be eaten fresh or processed into jam or jelly.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Leaf Spot: Can be controlled using sulfur or copper preparations.
- Powdery Mildew: Prevent through proper pruning and ventilation, and manage by spraying with vegetable oil or baking soda.
- Aphids: Control using soapy water or neem oil is effective.
- Glasswing Butterfly Larvae: If larvae are found, remove them manually or use natural predator insects for control. Through such management and pest control, you can grow healthy red currant 'Red Lake'.

Plant Family	Ribes family
Height	90~150cm
Spread	90~150cm
Colors	red
Bloom Period	July
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-40°C

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