| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Botanical Name | Ribes rubrum |
| Zone | 3-8 |
| Chill Hours | 800-1000 |
| Soil | Well drained deep loamy soil with high organic matter, pH 6 |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Pollination | Self-fertile |
| Years to Bear | 1-2 |
| Form | Spreading bush |
| Height | 3-5 feet |
| Spread | 3-5 feet |
| Spacing | 2-6 feet |
| Bloom | Blooms a bright white flower in late March/early April |
| Ripening Time | July |
| Fruit | Large red berries, slightly tart. Leave on bush to fully ripen for increased sugar content/sweetness. |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
Cherry Red Currant
$10.00
Ribes Rubrum. These attractive small shrubs produce abundant crops of bright red berries delicious for fresh eating, jams, jellies and pies. The upright berry bushes produce pretty fragrant blossoms attractive to pollinators in spring and large striking clusters of cascading berries in summer. Self fertile, so you can plant just one or a grouping of different types. They prefer partial shade, well drained fertile soil. Mature size 3 to 5 feet in height, 3 to 5 feet wide. Yield 10 to 20 lbs berries per season. Bloomtime March/April, fruit ripens in July/August. Hardy to USDA zone 3.
USDA regulations prohibit shipping of Ribes species to the following states: DE, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, OH, RI, VA, and WV.
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