White Pearl Currant

White Pearl Currant

Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl'

This fruiting shrub that produces edible fruit in the home orchard or kitchen garden.

  • Fruit is produced reliably in Ontario's climate; well suited to home orchard and kitchen garden use.
  • Flowers in spring provide pollinator value before the fruit develops through summer.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
1.25 – 1.5
Mature Spread (meters)
1.25 – 1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Yellow
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Border, Mass planting, Hedge
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Currants grow best in medium moisture and an organically rich, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Avoid overhead watering. Remove stems older than three years to encourage fruit production.
Notes
Currants are easier to grow than most berries as they are thornless, prolific, and do not require acidic soil. The botanical name for White Pearl Currant has been updated from Currant x 'White Pearl' to Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl'.

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