The Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) is a very hardy fruit shrub, prized for its clusters of translucent bright red berries, with a tart and refreshing flavour. Very productive, it is ideal for jellies, jams, coulis, and pastries.
Its discreet spring flowering is followed by a summer harvest, usually in July in Quebec. The fruits ripen in hanging clusters that are easy to pick.
It develops a compact, dense, and well-branched shrub, perfect for the vegetable garden, fruit hedge, or small gardens.
The spring flowers are visited by pollinators, especially bees, which promotes good production.
Botanical name: Ribes rubrum
Type: Fruit shrub
Flowering: Spring
Harvest: July
Fruit: Translucent bright red
Flavour: Tart
Height: 1 to 1.5 m
Width: 1 to 1.5 m
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
The Redcurrant is an excellent choice for those looking for a productive, reliable, and easy-to-grow northern fruit, perfectly suited for Quebec gardens.