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Redcurrant Junifer

Ribes rubrum Junifer

Redcurrant ‘Junifer’ – Ribes rubrum: early, productive, and hardy variety with long clusters of juicy, tangy red berries. Ideal for jams, desserts, and fresh eating.

Plant height
30/40 cm in 9 cm pot

6.2 €
TTC

Quantity

Delivery expected from 10/28/2025 if ordered before 12:00 p.m.

Description

Height at maturity 1.2 to 1.5 m

Wingspan at maturity 1 m

Exposure sun

Flowering April

Hardiness -20°C

**Redcurrant ‘Junifer’ – Ribes rubrum ‘Junifer’**

Main interest

The Redcurrant ‘Junifer’ (Ribes rubrum ‘Junifer’) is a high-yielding, early-ripening French variety producing long clusters of bright red, juicy berries by late June.
With its balanced, bushy habit and excellent cold hardiness, it’s a reliable and rewarding fruit shrub for home gardens and small orchards.
Its fruits are rich in vitamin C and ideal for jams, jellies, desserts or freezing.

Origin and botanical features

Native to northern Europe and a member of the Grossulariaceae family, the redcurrant has been cultivated for centuries for its tart, refreshing fruits.
‘Junifer’ was bred in France for its precocity and high productivity.
The shrub reaches 1.2 to 1.5 m high, forming a rounded bush with bright green, lobed leaves.

It produces long, well-filled clusters of berries (7–9 mm diameter), with a bright, translucent red colour.
This self-fertile variety is hardy to –25 °C and adapts easily to all temperate regions.

Flowering and fruiting

Blooming in April, the shrub bears small, inconspicuous greenish flowers attractive to pollinators.
The fruits ripen early, from late June onwards, making ‘Junifer’ one of the earliest redcurrants.
The berries are juicy, tangy, and aromatic, perfect for jams, jellies, pies, sauces, or fresh eating.

Position and soil

Redcurrants prefer sun or light shade and a fresh, fertile, well-drained soil.
They thrive in loamy or sandy-loam soils, avoiding excessive dryness or limestone.
A sheltered spot ensures better flowering and fruit ripening.

Planting and care

spacing bushes 1–1.2 m apart.
Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure.
After planting, water deeply and mulch to retain moisture.

Prune in winter, removing old stems (over 3 years) and keeping 8–10 vigorous shoots.
This encourages renewal and fruit quality.

Garden uses

The Ribes rubrum ‘Junifer’ is perfect for edible gardens, fruit hedges, and small orchards.
It pairs beautifully with other soft fruits such as raspberries, blackcurrants, and blueberries to extend the harvest season.
Its shiny red clusters also make it a decorative highlight in summer.

Pests and diseases

Generally healthy and reliable, ‘Junifer’ may be prone to aphids or powdery mildew in hot, dry conditions.
Proper pruning and regular watering help maintain vigour and prevent disease.

The Redcurrant ‘Junifer’ (Ribes rubrum) is a reliable, early-ripening redcurrant producing long clusters of bright red berries. Easy to grow, hardy, and self-fertile, it’s perfect for home gardens and small orchards. Rich in vitamin C and full of flavour, its fruits are excellent for homemade jams and desserts. A dependable and rewarding variety that brings both colour and taste to the summer garden.

Features

Common name : Redcurrant Junifer
Family : Grossulariaceae
Category : fruit tree
Spread : 1 m
Foliage : deciduous
Fruit : Early. Juicy, bright, tangy redcurrants with firm flesh
Harvest : from late June, July
Use : shrubbery - free or fruit hedges
Soil : all
Habit : bushy
Growth : Fast
Density per m² : 1
Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
Possible diseases : Powdery mildew

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.

Our delivery methods

Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

	Bpost livraison à domicile Delivery scheduled between the 10/28/2025 and 10/29/2025
	Mondial Relay Delivery scheduled between the 10/29/2025 and 10/31/2025
	DPD livraison à domicile Delivery scheduled between the 10/29/2025 and 10/30/2025
	DPD livraison en point relais Delivery scheduled between the 10/29/2025 and 10/30/2025
	Bpost point d’enlèvement Delivery scheduled between the 10/28/2025 and 10/29/2025