Botanical profile

Ribes rubrum 'Rolan'

Ribes rubrum 'Rolam' is a modern, highly productive cultivar distinguished by its long, regular clusters of bright, glossy red fruits with a fruity yet tangy flavor. Its dense foliage, good field stability, and resistance to common diseases make it an excellent choice for edible gardens, fruit hedges, or organic cultivation.

Latin name
Ribes rubrum 'Rolam'
Common name
Red currant 'Rolam'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, rich and well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Red
Fruiting
Tender red fruits, good productivity.
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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