Botanical profile

Ribes rubrum 'Tahsis'

Latin name
Ribes rubrum 'Tahsis'
Common name
Gadellier red 'Tahsis'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

The Ribes rubrum 'Tahsis', also known as the 'Tahsis' redcurrant, is a deciduous fruit bush valued for its great hardiness and abundant production of small, glossy redcurrants clustered in long, very decorative hanging bunches. Its dense, well-branched bushy habit fits perfectly into vegetable gardens, fruit hedges, or edible landscapes. In spring, discreet greenish flowers appear before giving way to generous fruiting. The translucent, juicy, and distinctly tart fruits offer a fresh flavor typical of redcurrants, ideal for jellies, jams, syrups, pastries, or fresh consumption. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, they are highly prized in cooking. The lobed green foliage sometimes emits a slight herbaceous scent when crushed and adds an interesting texture to the garden throughout the season.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

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

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Long clusters of small, translucent red, juicy, and tart berries called redcurrants
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 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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