Redcurrant

Redcurrants are both productive and attractive, adorned with long clusters of glossy red fruits in summer. These shrubs can be grown in containers and are happy in sun or partial shade. They can also be trained into decorative and space-saving shapes, so really earn their keep, however small your garden. They are easy to plant and need little attention once settled in, apart from watering, feeding and pruning. Birds love the fruits too, so protect your crop with netting or a fruit cage once it starts to ripen.