Ribes 'Jostaberry' - 2 Ltr, single cane

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ribes x culverwellii.

Bulletpoints
* tart in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Growth habit
Jostaberry 'Dr. Bauer´s® Jonova' is a bushy and broad-growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 2 m and a width of 1 - 2 m. Rapidly growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Ribes x nidigrolaria 'Dr. Bauer´s® Jonova' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Apply compost: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from November to February.

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions.

fruit
The dark red, large berries have a tart flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from July.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered for Ribes x nidigrolaria 'Dr. Bauer´s® Jonova': - Powdery mildew: healthy variety - Leaf drop disease: healthy variety - Gall mite: healthy variety.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, dessert