Red Lake currant is a reliable, cold-hardy fruiting shrub prized for its heavy crops of bright red, tangy berries. The fruit is excellent fresh or for jams, jellies, and baking, while the tidy habit and spring flowers make it a nice fit in edible landscapes and mixed borders.
| Shrub | |
| Ribes | |
| Currant | |
| Zone 3 | |
| 4-6+ hours | |
| Moist, well-drained soil | |
| Edible gardens | |
| Mixed shrub borders | |
| 3-5' | |
| 3-4' | |
| Green, Red | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Vaccinium, Rubus, Sambucus, Allium |