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Grossulariaceae
Trees and shrubs
Blackcurrant 'Resista'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Grossulariaceae
Ribes nigrum 'Resista', known as 'Resista' blackcurrant, is a vigorous deciduous fruit shrub particularly valued for its good natural disease resistance and reliable production of tasty blackcurrants. Its dense, well-branched bushy habit quickly forms a productive shrub suitable for kitchen gardens, fruit hedges, or food forests. In spring, small, discreet greenish to pinkish flowers appear, attracting pollinating insects and ensuring good fruit set. The clusters bear deep black, juicy berries rich in pigments, offering a balanced flavor between acidity and the typical blackcurrant aroma. The fruits are excellent for homemade juices, jellies, jams, and syrups. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, they are a very nutritious fruit. The dark green foliage is highly aromatic when crushed, releasing the characteristic scent of blackcurrant.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Add compost or fruit tree fertilizer in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPinkish green
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingClusters of deep black, juicy and aromatic berries with the balanced taste typical of blackcurrant
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
