Redcurrant ‘Jonkheer Van Tets’ — Deciduous Fruiting Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Redcurrant ‘Jonkheer Van Tets’ — Deciduous Fruiting Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Redcurrant ‘Jonkheer Van Tets’ — a hardy garden shrub with flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Deciduous Fruiting Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5m × 1.2m
- Flowering: Spring (small, nectar-rich flowers)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Pollinators & Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Redcurrant 'Jonkheer Van Tets' is a highly regarded, early-fruiting Dutch variety of redcurrant, prized for its generous crops of large, bright red berries with a pleasantly sharp, juicy flavour. One of the earliest redcurrant cultivars to ripen, it is a reliable and vigorous grower that produces heavy yields year after year, making it a fantastic choice for kitchen gardens, allotments and fruit borders.
This self-fertile variety means you only need one plant to produce fruit, though planting alongside other redcurrant varieties can help improve yields further. The attractive strings of glistening red berries are perfect for jams, jellies, sauces, desserts and juicing. In spring, the plant produces small, nectar-rich flowers that are a valuable early food source for pollinators.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Ribes rubrum 'Jonkheer Van Tets' |
| Mature size | 1.5m × 1.2m |
| Growth habit | Upright, Bushy Deciduous Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained, Enriched with Organic Matter |
| Flowering | Spring (small, nectar-rich flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H6) |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators & Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Kitchen Gardens, Allotments, Fruit Borders, Larger Containers |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
1.5m × 1.2m. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (small, nectar-rich flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.