Description
The White currant ‘Blanka’ (Ribes rubrum ‘Blanka’) is a vigorous, high-yielding variety producing long clusters of translucent, ivory-white berries with a delicate, sweet flavour.
It is one of the most productive and disease-resistant cultivars, making it ideal for home gardens and organic growing.
Developed in Czech Republic, ‘Blanka’ combines vitality, reliability and elegance.
It forms a dense bush about 1.5 m high, with light green lobed leaves and graceful hanging clusters up to 15 cm long.
The fruits are medium-sized, glossy and juicy, with a subtle sweetness and fine aroma.
Flowering begins in April, and the berries ripen by mid-July.
Fruits are rich in vitamin C, iron and natural antioxidants, with a smooth texture and balanced sweetness.
They are perfect for fresh eating, jellies, sorbets or pastry decorations.
‘Blanka’ is self-fertile and fruits generously year after year.
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a fertile, well-drained soil.
Tolerates both neutral and slightly clayey soils.
Hardy to –25 °C, it performs well in all temperate climates.
Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintain steady growth.
Plant in autumn or early spring, spacing bushes 1.2 to 1.5 m apart.
Prune annually in winter, removing older canes and keeping young productive shoots.
Apply compost or organic fertilizer in spring.
Minimal maintenance for maximum harvest.
‘Blanka’ brings both beauty and taste to the garden.
Its golden-white fruits catch the sunlight and add a refined touch to fruit borders or edible hedges.
Excellent for jams, jellies, desserts and sauces, the berries also freeze very well.
Highly resistant to mildew, rust and anthracnose, ‘Blanka’ rarely requires treatment.
A healthy, resilient bush that rewards minimal care with generous harvests.
The White currant ‘Blanka’ (Ribes rubrum) is a reliable, elegant and productive shrub with golden-white berries full of sweetness and freshness.
Its disease resistance, vigour and ornamental appeal make it a favourite for gardeners seeking both flavour and beauty.
A must-have for fruit lovers and low-maintenance gardens alike.
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