Botanical profile
Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial'
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.
Latin name
Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial'
Common name
White Imperial Gadellier
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
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
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Flowers that attract butterflies
Butterflies
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