Cascade Red Currant

Ribes rubrum 'Cascade'

Prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NH & WV, and by permit only to MA and NJ

A consistent, easy-to-grow, proven winner in the Northwest. Because of its bumper crops of large and beautiful red fruit, it may need to be staked.

Like our other currants it is very winter hardy and prefers cool early summer temperatures. Red currants are self-fertile, but yields will be higher with a different variety for cross-pollination. Well-rooted 1-year-old plants. Cold hardy to USDA zone 3 (-40F).

Red currants are among the most beautiful of edible ornamentals. With their full complement of gorgeous red currant clusters, these bushes are stunningly beautiful ornamentals. The attractive fruit and foliage and resistance to mildew and leaf spot make our red currant selections favorites for the edible landscape. Bright, shiny, red clusters of fruit are striking in the garden and they enhance any dish to which they are added. High quality fruit is excellent for jams, jellies and sauces, and it has considerable health benefits, including high quantities of vitamin C and potassium.

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