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White currant Witte Hollander

Ribes rubrum Witte Hollander

White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ – Ribes rubrum: traditional, hardy and productive Dutch variety with translucent golden-white berries. Sweet, mild, and elegant.
€6.20
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  • Delivery expected from 10/28/2025 if ordered before 12:00 p.m.
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Description

Height at maturity 1.2 to 1.5 m
Wingspan at maturity 1 m
Exposure sun
Flowering April
Hardiness -20°C
Origin Selected in the Netherlands

White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ – Ribes rubrum ‘Witte Hollander’

Main interest

The White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ (Ribes rubrum ‘Witte Hollander’) is a traditional Dutch variety, valued for its abundant crops and sweet, mild flavour.
Its translucent, golden-white berries are low in acidity and perfect for fresh eating, fine jellies, and summer desserts.

Hardy, reliable and easy to grow, it’s ideal for home gardens and heritage orchards.


Origin and botanical features

An heirloom selection from the Netherlands, ‘Witte Hollander’ belongs to the Grossulariaceae family.
The bush reaches 1.2–1.5 m in height, with dense branching and bright green foliage.
It produces long, even clusters of clear white berries with a sweet, fruity taste, maturing in July.


Position and care

Thrives in full sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Regular watering during dry spells maintains fruit quality.
Winter pruning helps renew old wood and improve fruit size.
Extremely hardy and long-lived.


Garden use

Perfect for edible hedges, mixed borders, and small orchards, Witte Hollander pairs beautifully with red and black currants.
Its pale berries bring light and refinement to the garden and kitchen alike.

The White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ (Ribes rubrum) is a classic, productive variety with sweet, golden-white berries. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, it’s ideal for jellies, desserts, and fresh eating. Hardy and self-fertile, it rewards the gardener every year with generous crops and delicate flavour. A timeless choice for those who appreciate authentic, elegant garden fruits.

Features

  • Common name : White currant Witte Hollander
  • Family : Grossulariaceae
  • Category : fruit tree
  • Spread : 1 m
  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Fruit : 10 to 12 cm clusters filled with translucent, golden-white berries tinged with pink, with a mild, sweet, and fruity flavor.
  • Harvest : July
  • Use : shrubbery - free or fruit hedges
  • Soil : all
  • Habit : bushy
  • Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
  • Possible diseases : resistant to diseases

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

  • Step 1 As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
  • Step 2 Each order is processed individually.
  • Step 3 Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
  • Step 4 Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
  • Step 5 Packages are ready to be shipped.

Our delivery methods

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

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