Ribes rubrum 'Rote Vierländer' – Red Currant – high-yielding, aromatic berry plant for garden & hedge – sunny location – hardy fruit plant for fresh eating & jam

🍒 Classic garden variety: The red currant 'Rote Vierländer' (Ribes rubrum) impresses with abundant panicles full of bright red, aromatic berries – ideal for fresh eating, juice or jelly.
🌿 Strong growth: Bushy-upright growing, with a height of 100–150cm and a width of up to 100cm , perfect for beds, fruit hedges or edible gardens.
☀️ Location & Soil: Prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with humus-rich, fresh and well-drained soil – avoid waterlogging.
💧 Easy to care for & winter-hardy: Water regularly, daily watering in hot weather – robust, frost-resistant plant with high yield reliability.
🥧 Early harvest in June: The sweet and sour berries are perfect for desserts, jams, compotes, cakes or fresh summer drinks .

The red currant 'Rote Vierländer' (Ribes rubrum) is a tried and tested, traditional variety with high yields and excellent flavor. Its bright red berries hang in long clusters and are particularly aromatic, juicy, and rich in vitamin C.

With its compact, upright, bushy growth habit, the plant reaches a height of approximately 100–150 cm and a width of up to 100 cm . This makes it ideal for flower beds, fruit hedges, or edible corners in the garden . It is ready for picking as early as June , making it one of the earliest ripening currant varieties.

The 'Rote Vierländer' apple variety prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with humus-rich, fresh, and nutrient-rich soil . Regular watering promotes fruit set, but waterlogging should be strictly avoided. This variety is winter-hardy, robust, and easy to care for , making it ideal for hobby gardeners.

– Botanical name: Ribes rubrum 'Rote Vierländer'
– German name: Red currant
– Fruit: red, aromatic, juicy
– Harvest time: June
– Height: approx. 100 – 150 cm
– Growth width: approx. 80 – 100 cm
– Location: Sun to partial shade
– Soil: humus-rich, fresh, well-drained, nutrient-rich
– Water requirements: regular watering, no waterlogging
– Foliage: green, deciduous
– Hardy: yes
– Uses: Fresh consumption, jam, jelly, juice, baking, hedge planting

💡 Tip: After harvesting, a thinning cut is recommended to encourage new, fruit-bearing shoots. A layer of compost mulch keeps the soil moist and provides nutrients at the same time.