The Red Currant is a deciduous small multi-stemmed shrub that bears delicious edible red berries with a tart flavour. This summer fruiting plant fruits on 2-3 year old wood and has pretty green foliage. It needs a sheltered spot to avoid sun/windburn and prefers cold winters. Enjoy the sweet and tangy taste of these juicy berries fresh or use them in jams and jellies.
Red Currant
Botanic name: Ribes rubrum
- Plant type: Deciduous shrub
- Growth rate: Fast
- Max size:1.2m high x 1.2m wide
- Aspect: Full sun but sheltered from hot winds
- Water requirements: Moderate to high (water regularly in warmer months)
- Soil requirements: Free draining and fertile soil is best
Delivery/shipping should be automatically calculated at our website store checkout, however see below for summary details or have a look at our Delivery Information page.
Delivery Conditions:
- We do not offer local pickup, if you order plants from us we will deliver them to you.
- We do not deliver plants to post office boxes.
- We do not deliver interstate or internationally.
Thank-you for your understanding.
How is the delivery cost calculated?
If you are located in a regional area within South Australia, please contact us to determine if we can deliver to you. Alternatively, we may be able to organise a transport/freight company to ship your order to you.
Delivery Rates:
Delivery Zone 1: $10 Flat Rate per order, if you are within 11km radius of our location in Norton Summit.
Delivery Zone 2: $20 Flat Rate per order, if you are within 30km radius of our location.
Regional: Please Contact us for a delivery/shipping quote.
FREE DELIVERY over $200 Order! Exclusive to Zone 1 & 2.
