Melinda Myers

Currant

Botanical Name

Ribes

Hardiness

Zones 3 or 4 (a few in 2) to 8

Height

4 to 6 feet

Width

2 feet plus

Flowers

Small greenish yellow to purple

Fruit

Small, round; red, white, white with pink blush, yellow, green or black

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Currants, especially the black, are banned in some communities. Check before planting.
• Grow in a cool location with good air circulation to reduce disease problems

Problems

Powdery mildew, anthracnose, leaf spot, aphids, borers, stem girdlers

Varieties

• Rovada - red fruit
• Blanka - white fruit
• Consort, Crusader, and Titania - blister rust resistant black currants