Ribes rub. 'White Versailles' - BUSH 3-5 BR.

Description
The Common redcurrant 'Weiße Versailler' (Ribes rubrum) produces small, creamy white berries. These are sweet and tart, with an aromatic 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. Its green flowers are a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ribes sativum 'White Versailles', Ribes rubrum 'Versailles Blanche'.

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common redcurrant 'Weiße Versailler' are medium green in colour. Common redcurrant 'Weiße Versailler' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Common redcurrant 'Weiße Versailler' has good frost hardiness.

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

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 'Weiße Versailler' 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.

Flower
The green flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The creamy white, small berries have a sweet-sour, aromatic flavour. Ripening time from mid-July.

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