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Laxton Red

Laxton Red is a heritage red currant variety producing very large crimson berries on a vigorous, reliably cropping bush. One of the larger-berried red currant varieties available. Red currants are tart and jewel-bright — excellent fresh, for jelly, cordial and summer pudding. Laxton Red's large berry size makes it particularly rewarding for picking and fresh use. Self-fertile. Deciduous. Hardy throughout NZ. Available at specialist NZ berry nurseries.

Important Information:

Harvest Months:

Dec, Jan

Pollination

Information:

Good Keeper:

Climate Hardiness/
Growing Zone:

8a,8b,9a,9b

Pollinators
(if known):

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