Fruit

Redcurrant

Ribes rubrum

Jewel-like strings of fruit — train as a fan against a fence.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Rich, well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Berries

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

bushperennial

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Supplies redcurrant seeds and heritage varieties suited to UK's cool, moist climate.

Crocus

Offers terracotta and large pots ideal for container-growing redcurrants on London patios.

Amazon UK

Stocks pruning saws and secateurs essential for maintaining redcurrant bushes year-round.