Ribes rubrum 'Rolan' – Redcurrant – high-yielding & aromatic berry plant for garden & hedge – easy to care for, robust & winter-hardy – fruit ripens mid-July

🍒 High-yielding variety with a mild aroma: The red currant 'Rolan' (Ribes rubrum) impresses with high fruit quality , consistent yields and pleasantly sweet-sour berries .
🌿 Compact growth: Medium-bushy to broadly bushy shrub with a height of 100–150cm and a width of up to 120cm , ideal for fruit hedges and flower beds.
☀️ Location & Soil: Prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with loose, humus-rich garden soil – avoid waterlogging for healthy roots and good fruit formation.
💧 Easy to care for & resilient: This variety is robust, winter-hardy and disease-resistant , requiring only regular watering and minimal care.
🥧 Versatile uses: The bright red, juicy fruits are perfect for eating fresh, cakes, jams, jellies and juices .

The red currant 'Rolan' (Ribes rubrum) is a popular, easy-to-grow, and high-yielding variety that impresses with its uniformly fruiting clusters and mild, aromatic flavor . It ripens around mid-July and produces numerous bright red berries with a balanced sweetness and delicate acidity – ideal for eating fresh, desserts, or as a base for jams and jellies.

With a height of 100–150 cm and a width of up to 120 cm, the plant grows compactly, bushily, and upright . It is ideally suited for fruit hedges, flower beds, or edible gardens and is also an excellent choice for smaller gardens.

Redcurrants prefer sunny to partially shaded locations and humus-rich, well-drained garden soil . Regular watering promotes fruit development, but waterlogging should be avoided. This variety is winter-hardy, robust, and not very susceptible to disease , making it particularly easy to care for and long-lasting.

– Botanical name: Ribes rubrum 'Rolan'
– German name: Red currant
– Fruit: bright red, sweet and sour, aromatic
– Harvest time: mid-July
– Height: approx. 100 – 150 cm
– Growth width: approx. 80 – 120 cm
– Location: Sun to partial shade
– Soil: humus-rich, normal garden soil
– Water requirements: regular watering, no waterlogging
– Foliage: green, deciduous
– Hardy: yes
– Uses: Fresh consumption, jam, jelly, juice, baked goods, hedge planting

💡 Tip: For a bountiful harvest, annual pruning after harvesting is recommended to remove older shoots and encourage new growth. A light application of compost in spring strengthens growth and improves fruit quality.