Name: Ribes rubrum 'Rovoda'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

The Ribes rubrum 'Rovada', also known as the 'Rovada' redcurrant, is a deciduous fruit bush renowned for its exceptional production of long clusters of very decorative, bright red currants. Its vigorous, bushy, and well-branched habit makes it an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, fruit hedges, or edible landscapes. In spring, small, discreet greenish flowers attract pollinating insects and herald abundant fruiting in summer. This variety is distinguished by its particularly long clusters and its translucent, firm, and juicy fruits with a refreshing tart flavor. Redcurrants are rich in vitamin C and are highly valued for jellies, jams, syrups, pastries, or fresh consumption. The lobed green foliage adds beautiful texture to the garden and releases a slight characteristic vegetal scent when crushed.

Latin name

Ribes rubrum 'Rovoda'

Common name

'Rovoda' redcurrant

Type

Fruit shrub

Family

Grossulariaceae

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 3

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate, keep soil cool during fruiting

Fertilization

Add compost or fruit tree fertilizer in spring

Soil type

Rich, cool, and well-drained soil

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

Yellowish green

Fruiting

Very long clusters of small, bright red, translucent, firm and juicy berries called redcurrants

Foliage color

Green

Shape

Erect bushy shrub

Garden structure

Size and growth

Height

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Width

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Growth rate

Moderate

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our trees changes with new arrivals and the seasons. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time depending on their natural cycle, nursery production or supplier availability. These product pages are here to guide and inspire your choices for the garden, landscaping projects or the creation of a durable privacy screen.