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Ribes rubrum - Red Lake

Red Lake is an extremely ornamental, mounding shrub that grows 3'-5' tall and 3'-5' wide. It features large clusters of flavorful, bright red berries and makes an excellent hedge. Red Lake is very cold-hardy and thrives in mid-afternoon shade, which is recommended for warmer summer climates. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and adding organic mulch is beneficial for clay soils. The plant is self-fertile and suitable for USDA Zones 3-7.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Pest Resistance: Very Good
  • Disease Resistance: Good
  • Drought Tolerance: Fair
  • Heat Tolerance: Good
  • Humidity Tolerance: Good
  • Sun Tolerance: Good
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
  • Shade Tolerance: Good
  • No Spray: Very Good
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • Fresh for Kids: Fair
  • Deer Resistance: Poor
  • Thorns: None
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Soil Type: Fertile
  • Edible Type: Berry
  • Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.

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