Ribes rub. 'Werdavia' - 25-30 CM P9

Description
The Common redcurrant 'Werdavia' (Ribes rubrum) produces creamy white berries. These are tart and mild in flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from mid-July.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ribes sativum 'Werdavia'.

Bulletpoints
* tart, mild flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Frost hardiness
The Common redcurrant 'Werdavia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common redcurrant 'Werdavia' is a densely growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 - 1.5 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Ribes rubrum 'Werdavia' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant mainly bears fruit on 2-year-old wood. This must be taken into account when pruning.

Fruit
The creamy white berries have a tart, mild flavour. Ripening time from mid-July.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, juice, dessert