Ribes rub. 'Witte Hollander' - P9 + cane

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

Bulletpoints
* sweet-sour flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Frost hardiness
The Common redcurrant 'Witte Hollander' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common redcurrant 'Witte Hollander' 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 'Witte Hollander' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 white berries have a sweet and sour flavour. Ripening time from June.

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