Large late ripening red fruits in abundance, excellent fruit quality. Of Dutch origin, Rovada Red Currant is the main commercially grown European variety. Well suited in the garden as an edible ornamental. Resistant to leaf spot, mildew and white pine blister rust. It blooms late so it's less subject to spring frost damage.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early spring, but late enough to usually avoid frost damage to blooms. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Prefers moist neutral-to-acid soil high in organic matter and appreciates afternoon shade in hotter climates. Will fruit in sun or shade. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Plants fruit on 1 & 2-year-old wood, so regular pruning to remove old branches is important.
CHILL HOURS: Medium-high: 800-1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good. Resistant to mildew, white pine blister rust and leaf spot.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 3-5'
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO NC, MA
