Ribes rubrum 'White Versailles' – White Currant – aromatic, mild berry plant for garden & hedge – hardy & high-yielding – fruit ripens July–August

🍇 A noble variety with a mild aroma: The white currant 'White Versailles' (Ribes rubrum) provides light, sweet-sour fruits with a delicate taste – ideal for fresh eating, desserts or jelly.
🌿 Compact shrub growth: Densely bushy and evenly growing – height 100–150cm , width 80–120cm – perfect for beds, fruit hedges or edible gardens.
☀️ Versatile location: Thrives in sunny to shady spots and prefers nutrient-rich, loose garden soil – avoid waterlogging.
💧 Easy to care for & robust: Regular watering promotes fruit formation. Hardy, long-lasting variety for permanent planting in the garden.
🥧 Harvest time July–August: Abundant clusters with light, transparent berries , ideal for cakes, compotes, jellies and decoration .

The white currant 'White Versailles' (Ribes rubrum) is a traditional, high-quality, and mild variety , distinguished by its delicate flavor and high yields . Its pale yellow-white, slightly translucent berries are particularly aromatic, sweet-tart , and a real eye-catcher both in the garden and on the plate.

Reaching a height of 100–150 cm and a width of up to 120 cm, the plant grows compactly, uniformly, and robustly . The fruit ripens between July and August , with the berries hanging close together in long clusters – perfect for harvesting and processing.

The 'White Versailles' prefers sunny to partially shaded locations , but also thrives in light shade. The soil should be nutrient-rich, humus-rich, and well-drained . Regular watering is important, but waterlogging should be avoided. This variety is winter-hardy, long-lived, and easy to care for , making it ideal for hobby gardeners and those who grow their own food.

– Botanical name: Ribes rubrum 'White Versailles'
– German name: White currant
– Fruit: light, sweet-sour, aromatic
– Harvest time: Mid-July – August
– Height: approx. 100 – 150 cm
– Growth width: approx. 80 – 120 cm
– Location: Sun to shade
– Soil: normal, humus-rich garden soil
– Water requirements: regular watering, no waterlogging
– Foliage: green, deciduous
– Hardy: yes
– Uses: Fresh consumption, dessert, cakes, jam, jelly, ornamental planting

💡 Tip: Annual pruning after harvesting maintains the plant's vitality and promotes the formation of new fruit-bearing shoots. Mulching protects the roots and retains moisture.