Description

Full sun, attracts hummingbirds and birds, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, drought resistant, Zone 3

Ribes nidigrolaria ‘Red’

Pot size: #1

A cross between a European gooseberry and red currant, Red Jostaberries are a delight! Producing large tasty red berries, the Red Jostaberry is thornless, self-fertile, and hardy for Alberta. Berries are high in vitamin C and have a pleasant sweet-sour taste. Excellent for fresh eating, processing, and baking with.

Like most hybrids, the Red Jostaberry is known for its vigor and disease resistance, making it relatively low maintenance. Berries ripen in mid Summer and hang in glistening clusters.

Mature Size: 3-5′ tall x 3-5′ wide