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Redcurrant 'Laxton's No.1'

Ribes rubrum 'Laxton's No.1'

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3 litre pot

‘Laxton’s No.1’ redcurrant brings heritage charm and productivity to your garden, delivering heavy trusses of vivid red berries that are perfect for jellies, sauces, and more. Whether you're growing in a border, allotment, or training against a fence, this tried-and-tested cultivar is a kitchen garden essential with serious flavour credentials.
  • Edible fruit
  • Self-fertile
  • Suitable for training as a cordon
  • Bird-attracting flowers

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    April, May

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    If you're serious about redcurrants, ‘Laxton’s No.1’ is a time-honoured favourite. With its high yields and top-tier flavour, it’s a must for any fruit patch. Whether you’re making a traditional redcurrant jelly or adding a tart pop to your summer salads, this variety delivers. Plus, it’s tough, tidy, and simple to grow — ideal for UK gardens.

  • About this plant

    ‘Laxton’s No.1’ is a classic redcurrant variety known for its excellent flavour, generous yields, and reliability. It produces long, well-filled trusses of bright red berries that have a balance of sharpness and sweetness, making them ideal for jams, jellies, sauces, or a zingy summer garnish. This upright, bushy shrub is easy to manage and perfect for both home gardeners and small-scale fruit growers.

  • Key features

    • Heavy cropping heritage variety
    • Bright red, glossy berries
    • Excellent for culinary use
    • Well-formed fruit clusters
    • Dependable and hardy

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 120–150cm | Spread: 100–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Bushy and upright, can be trained as a cordon or grown as a free-standing shrub

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Kitchen garden, fruit cage, or trained along a wall

Planting guide

Plant in autumn or early spring. Space bushes about 1.2m apart or train as a cordon for smaller spaces. Choose a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil. Mulch annually and water well during dry spells.

Care tips

Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser. Prune to maintain an open shape and encourage new fruiting wood. Net plants as berries ripen to deter birds.

Winter care

Prune in winter, removing older stems to encourage vigorous new growth. Mulch with organic matter to improve soil structure and protect roots from frost.