White Currant Established

Botanical name: Ribes rubrum Usually available: Spring to Autumn Life cycle: Deciduous Size: H 1-2m Position: Full sun Soil preference: Rich, well drained Size supplied: 250mm WE OFFER: SHIPPING TAS-WIDE (EXCEPTIONS WEST COAST TAS & BASS STRAIT ISLANDS) COLLECTION FROM HARVEST MARKET, LAUNCESTON ON SATURDAYS COLLECTION FROM FARM GATE MARKET, HOBART ON SUNDAYS SHIPPING TO ALL OTHER STATES: POA. An albino-fruited form of the red currant, fruit hang in small trusses on a small deciduous shrub (1-2 m tall) that is easy to grow. Fruit is sweeter than the red currant. They do well in full sun and will tolerate part shade although the crop may ripen later. Great for growing in Tasmania as we have a cold Winter as a ‘chilling period’ that will assist fruit set.