Ribes × culverwellii

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An upright, thornless shrub, up to around 1.8m high, with lobed and toothed green leaves, and dark purple, edible berries in summer. This hybrid was an early direct cross between blackcurrant and gooseberry, and resulted in variable plants, some of which had limited fruiting capacity. The name is often misapplied to more modern, complex and high yield hybrids commonly known as jostaberries

Scientific classification

Species: Ribes × culverwellii (Ribes × culverwellii)
Genus: Ribes
Family: Grossulariaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright · Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Ribes × culverwellii

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Ribes × culverwellii

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Ribes × culverwellii care guide

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

Prune sparingly when young; replacement prune from year 3 onwards, removing some old stems to encourage new growth from the base

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in the dormant season

Growing

Tolerates a range of conditions but thrives in a sunny site with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Grow as blackcurrants, see blackcurrant cultivation for more detailed advice

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