Redcurrant Standard Plant 'Jonkheer van Tets'

Ribes rubrum

Redcurrant ‘Jonkheer van Tets’ is an RHS award-winning variety producing heavy yields of sweet, juicy berries. Easy to grow and trained as a standard tree for effortless picking and pruning, it adds a striking focal point to any garden. Enjoy fresh or in jams, jellies, and desserts.

1 x 3L Plant

10605024

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£26.99

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Product Information

Eventual Height:

1m

Position:

Full Sun

Suitable for:

Cottage Garden, Wildlife Garden, Raised Bed, Borders, Vegetable Plot

Plant Type:

Perennial

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  • Award-winner proving heavy yields
  • Can be enjoyed fresh or as Jams and Jellis
  • Easy to grow
  • Standard trained tree with clear stem and formed fruiting head
  • Easy to reach for picking and pruning
  • Striking form even without fruit.

Redcurrant ‘Jonkheer van Tets’ produces heavy crops of delicious large berries with a sweet flavour with a bursting enjoyable texture.

An RHS award winner this variety is popular for being a reliable grower, it provides plenty of fruit to harvest which are harvestable from early summer which you can enjoy fresh or delicious jams, jellies and puddings.

This variety has been trained to grow in a standard tree shape. The Currants grow as upright shrubs and are perfect for adding structure to mixed beds and borders, as well as for growing in kitchen gardens or allotments.

Standard formed plants have been trained over several seasons to have a single clear stem and a formed head where the fruit is produced. Very different to the normal bush versions, these will add a striking focal point in the garden or plot. They look fantastic even without fruit on. As these are at a comfortable height, there is no more bending down to trim and pick fruit. The height also reduces the susceptibility to diseases, as the improved air flow and light levels keep the plant in much healthier condition. Trim vigourous non fruiting new shoot back to the head size in July and then trim all shoots by half or to the size of head you require in winter.

How to grow

General Tips:

  • Choose the Right Location: Select a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Ensure there’s adequate space for growth.
  • Timing: Best to plant bare root trees in late autumn to early spring, while potted trees can be planted throughout the growing season.

Bare Root Trees

  • Preparation: Soak roots in water for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole that is wider and deeper than the root system (around 60cm wide and 45cm deep).
  • Planting: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the graft union (swelling where the tree was grafted) is level with the soil surface. Backfill with a mix of soil and organic matter, gently firming as you go to eliminate air pockets.
  • Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil. Keep the soil moist (but not waterlogged) during the establishment period (first year).
  • Mulching: Apply a 5-10cm layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Potted Trees (Up to 10 Litres)

  • Preparation: Water the tree a day before planting to ensure it's hydrated. Choose a hole slightly larger than the pot (around 15-30cm wider and 15cm deeper).
  • Planting: Remove the tree from its pot gently. If roots are tightly bound, loosen them slightly. Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Backfilling: Fill in with soil, gently packing it around the roots to eliminate air pockets.
  • Watering: Water well after planting, ensuring the root ball is saturated. Continue to water regularly, especially during dry spells, until established.
  • Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.

Guide To Plant Sizes

7cm-10L Potted Shrubs

Trees, shrubs, perennials and climbers come in a range of pot sizes. Available through the year, they will be sent to you well packed for plant protection during transit. The appearance of your plant will vary depending on the season in which they are purchased. As a rule of thumb, the larger the pot, the larger the plant growth. Each increase in pot size means roughly another year’s growth for better instant impact.

Bare Root

Several of our plants come supplied as bare roots. Despite appearances, they are alive and well. They have been previously grown in the ground and lifted when dormant throughout the winter months, so that when you receive them they are strong, full of energy and ready to be planted out. This is our most economical way to buy many plant varieties including roses, strawberries, trees and bushes. Soak well prior to planting in their final position.

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