Ribes encompasses both deciduous and evergreen shrubs, which may occasionally have spines. The leaves are typically simple and often palmately lobed. In the spring or summer, these plants produce small tubular or bell-shaped flowers, either solitary or arranged in racemes. Following the flowering period, they develop juicy berries, some of which are edible.

Ribes oxyacanthoides

Ribes pallidiflorum

Ribes petraeum, commonly referred to as the rock redcurrant, is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to about 1.8 meters in height. It features green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for its spring blooms. During this season, the plant produces clusters of red flowers, which are succeeded by glossy red berries. While these berries have an acidic taste, they are well-suited for making jams and preserves. It is important to note that the fruit contains a significant number of seeds.

Ribes petraeum

Ribes praecox

Ribes propinquum

Ribes purpusii

Ribes refractum

Ribes roezlii

Ribes roezlii var. cruentum

Ribes rubrum is a deciduous shrub characterized by its leaves, which can have three or five lobes. It produces small flowers that are greenish-yellow, leading to clusters of bright red, edible berries that dangle from the branches. This species is the progenitor of various redcurrant cultivars, as well as white and pink currants.

Ribes rubrum

Ribes rubrum 'Apollo' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Bar-le-Duc' (W)

Ribes rubrum 'Blanka' (W) is a prolific producer of whitecurrants, yielding translucent ivory berries that mature in late summer. This cultivar is recognized for its robust harvests during the late season.

Ribes rubrum 'Blanka' (W)

Ribes rubrum 'Cascade' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Champagne' (P)

Ribes rubrum 'Chenonceau' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Cherry' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Diploma' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Earliest of Fourlands' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Fay'

Ribes rubrum 'Fay's New Prolific' (R)

This robust deciduous shrub grows with vigor. In spring, it produces clusters of greenish flowers, which give way to abundant crops of sweet, translucent pink berries. The fruit is ready for harvest in July.

Ribes rubrum 'Gloire de Sablons' (P)

Ribes rubrum 'Grosse Rouge d'Angers' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Halle's Long Bunch White' (W)

Ribes rubrum 'Haronia'PBR

Ribes rubrum 'Hollande Rose' (P)

Ribes rubrum 'Hortun' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Houghton Castle'

This upright shrub features green leaves and produces green and white blooms in spring. By June and July, it yields abundant clusters of large, sweet berries. It is among the earliest varieties to bear fruit and is self-pollinating.

Ribes rubrum 'Jonkheer van Tets' (R)

'Junifer' is an early-season cultivar from France known for its abundant yields. This variety produces long, easy-to-harvest clusters of high-quality berries.

Ribes rubrum 'Junifer' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Karlstein Red' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Lack's Monster Scotland' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Laxton's Number One' is a deciduous shrub characterized by its upright and spreading growth. It features lobed, mid-green foliage, and produces clusters of small, yellow-green flowers in late spring. By mid-July, this variety yields elongated clusters of medium-sized, glossy red berries. It is versatile for various uses and is self-fertile.

Ribes rubrum 'Laxton's Number One' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Laxton's Perfection' (R)

This robust, deciduous shrub exhibits strong growth. In spring, it produces clusters of greenish flowers, which give way to abundant harvests of large red berries. The tart fruit is suitable for use in desserts and can be transformed into jellies.

Ribes rubrum 'Lisette' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Minnesota 71' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'October Currant' (P)

Ribes rubrum 'Portal Ruby'

Ribes rubrum 'Raby Castle' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Red Dutch' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake' (R) is a redcurrant variety suitable for both culinary applications and desserts, reaching a height of up to 2.5 meters. The flowers are small and pale green, while the dark red fruit appears in mid-season, hanging on elongated clusters.

Ribes rubrum 'Red Lake' (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Redpoll'PBR (R)

Ribes rubrum 'Redstart' is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of around 1.5 meters when not pruned. Its foliage consists of green, lobed leaves, and it produces pale green flowers. By August, these blooms give way to clusters of vivid red berries.

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