Product description
Redcurrant Rolan is a mid-season Ribes rubrum variety, producing a healthy yield of soft, bright red currants throughout July. The fruits grow in large clusters on dense upright branches and are ideal for culinary use, including making jams, desserts, and wines.
This self-fertile fruit plant is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, who find the small yellow-green flowers and glossy red fruits irresistible. Redcurrant Rolan is renowned for its hardiness and grows best in full sun, although a lesser crop can be achieved in partial shade. It thrives in moist, well-draining soil and prefers a sheltered spot out of strong winds. Suitable for container gardening, this popular redcurrant variety grows well in pots and benefits from fertilisation in spring.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Redcurrant
Redcurrant 'Rolan'
Redcurrant 'Rolan'
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Product description
Redcurrant Rolan is a mid-season Ribes rubrum variety, producing a healthy yield of soft, bright red currants throughout July. The fruits grow in large clusters on dense upright branches and are ideal for culinary use, including making jams, desserts, and wines.
This self-fertile fruit plant is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, who find the small yellow-green flowers and glossy red fruits irresistible. Redcurrant Rolan is renowned for its hardiness and grows best in full sun, although a lesser crop can be achieved in partial shade. It thrives in moist, well-draining soil and prefers a sheltered spot out of strong winds. Suitable for container gardening, this popular redcurrant variety grows well in pots and benefits from fertilisation in spring.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Prune Redcurrant plants after harvesting to remove old wood, encouraging better fruit production for the next season.
How to Water
Water Redcurrants regularly, especially during dry spells. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot.
How to Plant
Plant Redcurrant bushes in a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots, then place the plant at the same depth it was in its pot. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water well.
