Botanical profile

Ribes rubrum 'Sabine'

Latin name
Ribes rubrum 'Sabine'
Common name
Gadellier rouge 'Sabine'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

Ribes rubrum 'Sabine', known as 'Sabine' red currant, is a deciduous fruit shrub prized for its productivity and adaptability to cold climates. It forms a compact, well-branched bush, perfect for vegetable gardens, fruit hedges, or edible gardens. In spring, small, discreet greenish flowers appear, attracting pollinating insects and encouraging abundant fruit production. The drooping clusters bear numerous bright red, translucent, and very juicy currants. Their refreshing tart flavor is ideal for jellies, jams, syrups, desserts, and pastries, but also for fresh eating. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, these small fruits are highly valued in cooking. The lobed green foliage adds an ornamental texture to the garden and releases a light vegetal scent when crushed.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, keep soil cool during fruiting
Fertilization
Add compost or fruit tree fertilizer in spring
Soil type
Rich, cool, and well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Drooping clusters of small, bright red, translucent and juicy berries called redcurrants
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact bushy shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Red Gadellier
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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