Ribes rubrum (Redcurrant) Laxon's Number One, 3L
£12.00
notes
Ribes rubrum 'Laxton’s Number One' is a superb redcurrant cultivar, known for its heavy yields of bright, jewel-like berries on long, elegant trusses. With a balance of sweetness and sharpness, it’s an excellent choice for jellies, tarts, and summer preserving — a classic fruit bush for productive gardens. Images courtesy of James McIntyre & Sons.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Eventual height and spread: H: 180cm (71in), W: 60cm (24in)
Features
notes
Ribes rubrum 'Laxton’s Number One' is a superb redcurrant cultivar, known for its heavy yields of bright, jewel-like berries on long, elegant trusses. With a balance of sweetness and sharpness, it’s an excellent choice for jellies, tarts, and summer preserving — a classic fruit bush for productive gardens. Images courtesy of James McIntyre & Sons.
Insights
Raised by the renowned Laxton brothers in Bedford during the early 1900s, this time-tested variety remains a favourite for its generous cropping and ease of picking. Its tidy, upright habit makes it well suited to fruit cages, borders, or large containers.
Details
- Self fertile
- Flowers: April–May
- Crops: Mid July
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile
- Aspect: South or west-facing
- Sun levels: Full sun to part shade
Care
Plant in well-prepared soil and mulch in spring to retain moisture. Prune annually in winter to encourage strong fruit-bearing wood and maintain shape. For best results, net against birds once berries begin to ripen.
Glossary