Swedish White Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum 'Swedish White'

Also Known As

Ribes nigrum 'Swedish White'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

2a-9a

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Swedish White Currant plant details

Swedish White Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by white fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Swedish White Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Swedish White Currant

USDA Zones: 2a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ribes rubrum 'Swedish White' is a white currant cultivar that is a reliable and prolific producer of large, white, sweet and flavourful berries in large clusters. All currants are rich in antioxidants and have a much higher vitamin C content than oranges. They can be eaten fresh or used for jams, jellies, and juices. They are easy-to-grow, self-fertile, and very hardy to at least zone 3. Photo: Wikipedia.