Rovada Red Currant
Ribes rubrum 'Rovada'
Prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NH & WV, and by permit only to MA, MI and NJ. Can ship to MI with a permit.
This Dutch red currant bears loads of large, dark fruit that is of excellent quality and ripens 3 to 4 weeks later than Jonkheer Van Tets.
Resistance to mildew and leaf spot make this a favorite for the edible landscape. Red currants are self-fertile but will yield more with another R. ribes variety as a pollinizer. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 (-40F).
Red currants are among the most beautifulĀ of edible ornamentals. With their full complement of gorgeous red currant clusters, these bushes are stunningly beautiful ornamentals. The attractive fruit and foliage and resistance to mildew and leaf spot make our red currant selections favorites for the edible landscape. Bright, shiny, red clusters of fruitĀ are striking in the garden and they enhanceĀ any dish to which they are added. High quality fruit is excellent for jams, jellies and sauces, and it has considerable health benefits, including high quantities of vitamin C and potassium.Ā
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