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Whitecurrant White Versailles

Whitecurrant Versailles Blanche

£9.99

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3-5 Litre pot

Code: 1533

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At a Glance

Variety: Whitecurrant
Size: 3-5 Litre pot
Mature Height (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Height

You can expect the height to reach somewhere within this estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the height in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this height.

1.75m
Mature Spread (?):

What does this mean?

Mature Spread

You can expect the plant to spread somewhere within this range estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position.

For Conifers and Trees this may be the spread in 10-20 years, eventually the plant may exceed this.

1.5m
Flower Colour (?):

What does this mean?

Flower Colour

Flowers come in a vast variety of colours from pure white to almost black. Colour can be affected by a number of factors including environment and diet. Use the photographs as a guide and expect variations.

Green
Flowering Time (?):

What does this mean?

Flowering Time

A plants development is synchronised with the changing seasons and flowering is one of several changes that occur at the appropriate time of year dependent on the specific plant. While our meteorological seasons are defined by specific dates; there can be two or the weeks difference in the start and end of the horticultural 'season' between the north and south of the UK.

Spring
Foliage (?):

What does this mean?

Evergreen

Plants that have leaves all year round are classified as evergreen. They can however lose leaves sporadically throughout the year.

Deciduous

Deciduous plants drop their leaves in autumn, look bare in winter and put out new leaves again in spring. Some plants such a Beech retain their dead leaves until the new spring growth.

Semi-evergreen

There are exceptions, some plant drop their leaves in cold winters but keep them if it is mild. These are classified as Semi-evergreen.

Deciduous
Fragrant (?):

What does this mean?
Fragrant
For plants that are fragrant the level of fragrance may vary, results may improve by planting in larger blocks. The fragrance may come from flowers or foliage.

No
Growth Rate (?):

What does this mean?

Growth rate of a plant will determine how fast the plant reaches it ultimate height and is affected by four main factors: temperature, nutrients, light, and water.

Fast
Hardiness (?):

What does this mean?

Fully Hardy

Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (to -15)

Half Hardy

Hardy throughout most of the UK (to -10)

Frost Hardy

Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of UK (to -5)

Fully Hardy
Position (?):

What does this mean?

Full Sun

Six or more full hours of direct sunlight but don't forget to water.

Partial Shade

Two or three hours either in early morning or late evening sun. Very limited exposure to midday sun.

Dense Shade

Usually no more than two hours direct sunlight. Usually under dense trees, shurbs or in shade cast by buildings/fences etc.

Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture (?):

What does this mean?

Well Drained

Well-drained soil allows water to percolate through reasonably quickly without pooling. Well drained soil can often be dry and lack nutrients.

Poorly Drained

Poorly Drained soil is usually saturated periodically during the growing season and remains wet for several days at a time. Saturated soil can deprive roots of oxygen.

Moist Well Drained

A moist well drained soil is the best of both worlds by combining high permeability with the ability to retain moisture. Adding well rotted organic matter to dry or wet soil will help improve both these characteristics.

Moist Well-drained, Well-drained
Soil PH (?):

What does this mean?

Acid

Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil.

Neutral

A neutral pH which is around 7, will be suitable for most plants. Clay soils tend to be neutral.

Alkaline

Soil with a pH between 7 and 14 are refereed to as Alkaline. Chalky soil is usually Alkaline.

Neutral
Soil Type (?):

What does this mean?

Chalk

Chalky or lime-rich soils may be light or heavy, largely made up of calcium carbonate and are very alkaline.

Clay

Clay soils are potentially fertile and hold a high proportion of water. They drain slowly and take longer to warm up in spring.

Loam

Loam soils are s mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of clay or sandy soils. Fertile, well-drained and easily worked.

Sand

Sandy soils have a low clay content, drain quickly, easy to cultivate and work. They can dry out quickly and are low in plant nutrients. Often very acidic.

Clay, Loam

**Whitecurrant 'White Versailles' (Ribes rubrum)**

Experience the exquisite sweetness of this exceptional heritage variety with translucent pale yellow berries and outstanding sweet flavour bred for reliable heavy cropping and gourmet culinary excellence

Overview

Discover the perfect solution for gardeners seeking exceptional soft fruit production with Whitecurrant 'White Versailles', the remarkable heritage variety that has delighted gardeners for generations with its translucent pale yellow berries, outstanding sweet flavour, and extraordinary reliability. This exceptional cultivar combines the convenience of self-fertile fruiting with abundant displays of long, heavy trusses of succulent berries, delightfully sweet taste with subtle tartness, and compact manageable growth habits, making it the ideal choice for gardeners wanting premium gourmet fruit quality with traditional garden charm. Celebrated for its exceptional culinary versatility and superior sweetness compared to redcurrants, this whitecurrant delivers maximum flavour impact with outstanding garden performance, offering the perfect balance of sweet berry taste, reliable cropping, and garden adaptability that transforms any landscape into a productive and beautiful edible sanctuary.

Key Features

Plant Type: Premium self-fertile deciduous soft fruit bush
Planting Season: September to November
Mature Height: 1.75m
Spread: 1.5m (compact bush habit)
Fruiting Period: July to August
Berry Characteristics: Large translucent pale yellow berries in long heavy trusses
Flavour Profile: Sweet with subtle tartness, superior to redcurrants
Productive Lifespan: 15+ years with proper care
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK down to temperatures of -20 to -15 degrees Celcius (RHS hardiness rating H6)

Spectacular Heavy Cropping Performance

Produces exceptionally long, heavy trusses of pale yellow fruits that appear early in the season, ready to pick in early July with a pleasantly sweet flavour. This very reliable cropper provides a good yield year after year, with very long bunches of large juicy sweet berries that offer exceptional harvest potential for fresh eating, preserving, and diverse culinary applications.

Exceptional Sweet Flavour Profile

The fruits are characterised by their translucent white colour and sweeter taste compared to redcurrants, with a pale-yellow colour to the berries and pleasantly sweet flavour. Whitecurrant is the sweetest variety among red and black currants, creating a delightful taste experience that combines subtle tartness with exceptional sweetness, making them perfect for fresh consumption and gourmet culinary applications.

Self-Fertile Convenience

This is a self-fertile variety, ensuring reliable crops year after year without the need for additional pollination partners. This natural self-fertility makes them perfect for small gardens and individual plantings, ensuring consistent annual harvests with simplified garden planning and guaranteed fruit production.

Early Summer Harvest Season

Whitecurrants usually ripen between early July and late summer, with this early cropping variety ready for harvest in July. This excellent timing provides valuable summer berry production during peak fresh fruit season, ensuring optimal harvesting conditions and perfect timing for fresh consumption and preserve-making.

Superior Culinary Versatility

Excellent for summer puddings, sauces and serving fresh, they can be eaten fresh or used in desserts and preserves. The exceptional sweetness and delicate flavour make them perfect for diverse culinary applications including jellies, fresh fruit salads, elegant dessert garnishes, and sophisticated gourmet food preparation where their translucent beauty and sweet taste create stunning visual and flavour impact.

Exceptional Garden Rarity

Rarely available to buy in the shops, whitecurrants offer a unique flavour experience that makes home garden cultivation the primary way to experience these extraordinary berries at their peak flavour and quality. This exclusivity adds tremendous value to home-grown whitecurrants and guarantees access to this exceptional heritage variety.

Heritage Variety Excellence

'White Versailles' represents generations of careful selection and breeding, bringing together exceptional flavour, reliable cropping, and garden adaptability. This heritage variety has proven its worth through decades of successful cultivation, offering gardeners the confidence of time-tested performance combined with outstanding fruit quality.

Attractive Ornamental Value

Bees love the pale green flowers of this popular whitecurrant, providing valuable early season pollinator support whilst creating an attractive spring display. Pale yellow flowers surrounded by lobed foliage add ornamental interest throughout the growing season, making this variety perfect for productive landscaping where both beauty and harvest are desired.

Easy Care Requirements

Very hardy and easy to care for, whitecurrants are remarkably resilient and low-maintenance once established. Whitecurrants prefer a position in full sun but will tolerate semi shade, and tolerate shade but produce juicier berries in full sun, offering flexibility for various garden situations whilst maintaining excellent productivity.

Seasonal Interest Calendar

Spring: Fresh green foliage emerges with attractive palmate leaves
Late Spring: Pale green flowers appear providing valuable early pollinator support
Early Summer: Flower trusses develop into forming fruit clusters
Mid-Summer: Peak harvest period with optimal berry production in July
Late Summer: Extended harvest period with continued fruit ripening
Autumn: Attractive autumn foliage colour before natural winter dormancy
Winter: Dormant period with simplified pruning requirements

Landscape Design Applications

Kitchen Gardens: Premium gourmet berry crop with exceptional sweet culinary versatility
Cottage Gardens: Heritage variety with traditional charm and proven performance
Small Space Gardens: Compact growth habit perfect for limited garden areas
Container Growing: Excellent for patio cultivation and moveable displays
Mixed Borders: Attractive ornamental shrub with productive bonus harvest

Growing Success Tips

Success with Whitecurrant 'White Versailles' centres on providing rich, moist, well drained soil with around 6-8 hours of sunlight daily and establishing in fertile soil enriched with compost with a pH of 6 to 6.5 preferred. Shelter from cold winds and late spring frosts as these conditions may damage the flowers, and keep the soil moist, especially when the fruits are forming. After planting the leading shoots need only be pruned by half to encourage branching, and in subsequent years, reduce any new growth by half. Netting the bushes will help to protect the currants from birds. Your Whitecurrant 'White Versailles' will demonstrate that exceptional gourmet quality and traditional garden charm can be perfectly combined in one outstanding heritage variety, delivering extraordinary sweet flavour experiences and reliable fruit production that transforms any garden into a productive and beautiful edible landscape sanctuary.

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