Redcurrant Red Lake.

'Red Lake' is the finest redcurrant with large, deep red berries. It is very strong, productive and tasty. This is a popular high-yield variety on a shrub, that forms a decorative hedge even when not in fruit. 'Red Lake' has a long ripening season beginning in late spring and continuing into the summer months. Some of the many uses of the fruit are jam, jelly, syrup, wine and pastry. The Red Lake berries are packed with an intense flavour. The cold hardiest of quality currants, 'Red Lake' often bears full-bodied fruit the first year after planting. Yields are reliably large, self-pollinating.

After planting, prune back leaving only 1 or 2 buds above the ground on each existing stem. It is best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers cool summer climates. Some afternoon shade is appreciated in hot summer climates. Best sited in locations protected from strong winter winds and frost pockets. Appreciates a good organic mulch for the root zone. Water regularly as needed to keep soils uniformly moist. Avoid overhead watering however. Plants are self-fertile. Space 3' apart.