Ribes, commonly known as gooseberry or currant, is a genus of deciduous shrubs in the Grossulariaceae family. These bushy plants typically have simple, often palmately lobed leaves and produce small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. They thrive in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H6, Ribes cultivars are suitable for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings. They offer seasonal interest extending into winter.

Gooseberry (Ribes) is a hardy deciduous shrub with spring flowers, ideal for sunny borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, offering winter interest.

Ribes

Ribes 'Roodneus' is a deciduous, bushy shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for producing juicy berries. This redcurrant variety thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for planting in shrub borders, hedges, or wildlife gardens. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, followed by the development of edible berries. Propagation is typically done through hardwood cuttings.

Redcurrant 'Roodneus' is a hardy, deciduous shrub producing juicy berries, ideal for sunny, sheltered spots and wildlife gardens from spring to summer.

Ribes 'Roodneus'PBR

Ribes aureum ambig. is a deciduous, bushy shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often bearing simple, palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suits both exposed and sheltered sites. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, producing small tubular or bell-shaped flowers followed by juicy berries, making it suitable for cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens.

Ribes aureum ambig. is a deciduous shrub thriving in full sun or partial shade, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens with spring and summer interest.

Ribes aureum ambig.

Ribes ciliatum is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its bushy habit. Like other Ribes, it produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. This cultivar thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, well-drained loam with neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens. Propagation is typically done by hardwood cuttings.

Ribes ciliatum is a hardy shrub (H6) ideal for full sun, perfect for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens with spring and summer interest.

Ribes ciliatum

Ribes fasciculatum is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its bushy habit. As with other Ribes, it thrives in a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter. This cultivar offers seasonal interest in winter, complementing its genus characteristics of producing small tubular or bell-shaped flowers and juicy berries.

Ribes fasciculatum is a hardy deciduous shrub with a bushy habit, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens, providing winter interest in full sun or partial

Ribes fasciculatum

Ribes indecorum is a species of currant known by the common names white-flowered currant and white chaparral currant. It is native to the southern California Coast Ranges, Transverse Ranges, and Peninsular Ranges, from around Santa Barbara County in California south into northern Baja California.

White-flowered currant (Ribes indecorum) is a hardy H6 shrub for full sun, ideal for borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens with spring-summer interest.

Ribes indecorum

Ribes menziesii, commonly known as canyon gooseberry, is a bushy deciduous shrub within the Ribes genus. These shrubs typically have simple, often palmately lobed leaves and produce small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. This cultivar thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings. It offers seasonal interest extending into winter.

Ribes menziesii, or canyon gooseberry, is a hardy deciduous shrub with spring-summer flowers, ideal for sunny borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens.

Ribes menziesii

Ribes nigrum 'Barchatnaja' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its simple, often palmately lobed leaves and small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Ribes nigrum 'Barchatnaja' is a hardy, bushy deciduous shrub with spring-summer flowers, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens in full sun or partial shade.

Ribes nigrum 'Barchatnaja' (B)

Ribes nigrum 'Hystawneznaya' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often bearing simple, palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile, moist but well-drained, and can range from acid to alkaline. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter. Its season of interest spans spring and summer when the plant produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers followed by juicy berries.

Ribes nigrum 'Hystawneznaya' is a bushy, deciduous shrub ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens, flowering in spring and summer with RHS hardiness H6.

Ribes nigrum 'Hystawneznaya' (B)

Ribes nigrum 'Laciniatum' is a deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its bushy habit. Like other Ribes, it produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. Suitable for cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Ribes nigrum 'Laciniatum' is a hardy deciduous shrub with spring-summer flowers and juicy berries, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens.

Ribes nigrum 'Laciniatum'

Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking' PBR is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often with palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. Suitable for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings.

Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking' PBR is a hardy, bushy deciduous shrub ideal for sunny, sheltered spots, perfect for borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens in spring

Ribes nigrum 'Narve Viking'PBR

Ribes nigrum 'Polares' PBR is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Ribes, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often with simple, palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and suitable for cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens. Flowering occurs in spring or summer, followed by the development of juicy berries, and propagation is typically done by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Ribes nigrum 'Polares' PBR is a hardy shrub for full sun or partial shade, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens with spring and summer interest.

Ribes nigrum 'Polares'PBR

The blackcurrant, black currant or cassis is a deciduous shrub in the family Grossulariaceae grown for its edible berries. It is native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia, where it prefers damp fertile soils.

Ribes nigrum 'Ruben' is a hardy deciduous shrub producing edible blackcurrant berries, ideal for sunny borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens from spring to

Ribes nigrum 'Ruben'PBR (B)

Ribes roezlii is a deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Ribes, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often with simple, palmately lobed leaves. This bushy plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer, followed by juicy berries. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings.

Ribes roezlii is a deciduous shrub ideal for sunny, sheltered spots, perfect for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens in spring and summer.

Ribes roezlii

The redcurrant or red currant is a member of the genus Ribes in the family Grossulariaceae. It is native to western Europe.

Ribes rubrum 'White Dutch' is a hardy shrub for full sun, ideal for borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens with interest in spring and summer.

Ribes rubrum 'White Dutch' (W)

Ribes sanguineum 'Album' is a bushy deciduous shrub cultivar within the Ribes genus, known for its simple, often palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and suitable for exposed or sheltered sites with any aspect. Ideal for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter and offers seasonal interest during the winter months.

Ribes sanguineum 'Album' is a bushy deciduous shrub with winter interest, thriving in full sun or partial shade, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens.

Ribes sanguineum 'Album'

Ribes sardoum, commonly called Sardinian currant, is a species of plant in the gooseberry family. It is endemic to Italy, found only on the island of Sardinia.

Ribes sardoum, or Sardinian currant, is a hardy H6 shrub ideal for sunny borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens with spring and summer interest.

Ribes sardoum

Ribes trilobum is a deciduous, bushy shrub belonging to the genus Ribes, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often with simple, palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. Suitable for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens, Ribes trilobum is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings.

Ribes trilobum is a deciduous shrub ideal for sunny, sheltered spots, perfect for borders, hedges, and attracting wildlife in spring and summer.

Ribes trilobum

Ribes uva-crispa 'Achilles' is a deciduous, bushy shrub cultivar of the Ribes genus, known for its simple, often palmately lobed leaves and small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer. This gooseberry cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, facing any direction. Suitable for cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, it is best propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Gooseberry 'Achilles' is a hardy shrub (H6) ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens, flowering in spring and summer with full sun or partial shade.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Achilles' (D)

Ribes uva-crispa 'Firbob' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar of the Ribes genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often bearing small tubular or bell-shaped flowers. This gooseberry cultivar produces juicy berries following its spring or summer flowering. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, 'Firbob' is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Gooseberry 'Firbob' is a bushy, deciduous shrub producing juicy berries in spring and summer, perfect for cottage and wildlife gardens, hardy to H6.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Firbob' (D)

Ribes uva-crispa 'Karmen' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar of the Ribes genus, known for its small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile, moist but well-drained. Suitable for exposed or sheltered sites and all garden aspects, this hardy shrub (H6) is ideal for cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens. Propagation is best achieved by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Gooseberry 'Karmen' is a bushy, deciduous shrub with spring-summer tubular flowers and juicy berries, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Karmen'

Ribes uva-crispa 'Niesluchowski' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Ribes, which includes both deciduous and evergreen shrubs often with palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be grown in exposed or sheltered locations with any aspect. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers followed by juicy berries. It is well suited to cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Niesluchowski' is a hardy, bushy deciduous shrub ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens, flowering in spring and summer.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Niesluchowski'

Ribes uva-crispa 'Weisse Volltragende' is a bushy, deciduous shrub cultivar of the Ribes genus, known commonly as gooseberry. Like others in its genus, it produces small tubular or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer, followed by juicy berries. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, and it is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as wildlife gardens, it grows well in full sun or partial shade and can be propagated by hardwood cuttings in winter.

Gooseberry 'Weisse Volltragende' is a hardy, bushy shrub with spring-summer flowers and juicy fruits, ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens.

Ribes uva-crispa 'Weisse Volltragende'

Ribes uva-crispa, commonly known as the gooseberry or European gooseberry, is a species of flowering shrub native to Europe, northwestern Africa, and southwestern Asia. It belongs to the family Grossulariaceae, which includes currants and gooseberries.

Gooseberry Easycrisp Lady Late is a hardy flowering shrub perfect for full sun, ideal for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens in spring and summer.

Ribes uva-crispa Easycrisp Lady Late (F)

Gooseberry Xenia is a hardy flowering shrub for full sun, ideal for shrub borders, hedges, and wildlife gardens with spring and summer interest.