Botanical profile

Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial'

Latin name
Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial'
Common name
White Imperial Gadellier
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae

The Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial' is a white currant prized for the elegance of its translucent clusters and its delicately sweet flavor. This upright bushy fruit shrub produces long clusters of creamy white to pale yellow berries in summer, which are juicy and slightly tart, perfect for fresh consumption, clear jellies, and refined desserts. Its discreet spring bloom attracts pollinators and promotes abundant and regular fruiting. Its bright green, finely cut foliage adds texture and lightness to the vegetable garden or fruit hedge. The Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial' is distinguished by its hardiness, ease of cultivation, and its ability to produce generously in cold climates, in rich, well-drained soil.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, keep soil cool during fruit development
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
Sweet, low-acid white fruits.
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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