Whitecurrant

Ribes rubrum (white-fruited)

Mild-flavoured albino form of redcurrant. Produces translucent ivory strigs of berries; less acidic than redcurrant, exceptional for clear jellies.

Hardiness ratings

Whitecurrant hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 3–8 −40 °C to −6.7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 3–8 −34 °C to −1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–4 −15 °C to 5 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Birds notice white fruit less than red — sometimes a more reliable crop than redcurrant
  • Same cultivation as redcurrant — prune to a permanent framework

Categories

Related plants

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Reference

Whitecurrant on Wikipedia