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Grossulariaceae
Trees and shrubs
Gadellier rouge 'Fays'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Grossulariaceae
Ribes rubrum 'Fays', known as 'Fays' redcurrant, is a deciduous fruit shrub prized for its vigor and abundant production of bright red currants, gathered in decorative hanging clusters. Its dense, well-structured bushy habit easily integrates into vegetable gardens, fruit hedges, or edible gardens. In spring, small, discreet greenish flowers appear, attracting pollinating insects and ensuring good fruit set. The clusters produce numerous translucent, juicy, and tangy currants, with the bright flavor typical of redcurrants. These fruits are excellent for making jellies, jams, syrups, pastries, or for fresh consumption. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, they are highly valued in food gardens. The lobed green foliage offers a dense, natural texture and releases a characteristic faint vegetal scent when crushed.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Add compost or fruit tree fertilizer in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorYellowish green
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingClusters of small, translucent, juicy, and tart bright red berries called redcurrants
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4 ft (1.2 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
