redcurrant 'Redstart'
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A deciduous shrub about 1.5m tall if left unpruned. It has green lobed leaves and pale green flowers which develop into strings of bright red berries in August
Scientific classification
- Species
- redcurrant 'Redstart' (Ribes rubrum 'Redstart')
- Genus
- Ribes
- Family
- Grossulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Fruit Edible
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of redcurrant 'Redstart'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of redcurrant 'Redstart'
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redcurrant 'Redstart' care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningMay be pruned to create a permanent framework as a bush, standard, cordon or fan. Main pruning in dormant season; also summer pruning of vigorous side shoots
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in any soil in light shade. For more advice see redcurrant cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, coral spot and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to gall mites, gall midge, gooseberry sawfly and aphids
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