Description
The White currant ‘Zitavia’ (Ribes rubrum ‘Zitavia’) is a vigorous, late-ripening and high-yielding variety producing long clusters of translucent, pale-gold berries.
Its fruits are sweeter and milder than redcurrants, with a delicate flavour and refreshing aroma.
Hardy and self-fertile, ‘Zitavia’ is an excellent choice for home gardens and small orchards. It combines easy cultivation, high yields and great taste in one reliable shrub.
Developed in Germany from Ribes rubrum, this variety belongs to the Grossulariaceae family.
The plant forms a compact bush 1.2–1.5 m tall, with deeply lobed green leaves.
It bears long, elegant clusters of sweet, white-translucent berries from mid-July to August.
The fruits are perfect for fresh eating, desserts, clear jellies, or decorative toppings, adding a gentle touch of elegance to summer dishes.
‘Zitavia’ thrives in sun or partial shade and prefers a moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Water regularly during dry spells, and mulch to maintain soil moisture.
Prune in winter to remove old branches and promote new fruiting shoots.
The shrub is hardy to –25 °C and performs well in most European climates.
Perfect for fruit hedges, edible gardens and ornamental plantings, Zitavia’s pale berries create a beautiful contrast with red or black currants.
Their mild, honeyed flavour makes them ideal for children and desserts alike.
The White currant ‘Zitavia’ (Ribes rubrum) is a productive and elegant fruit shrub producing long clusters of sweet, pearly berries. Hardy and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for home gardens, edible landscapes, or fruit hedges. Its gentle flavour and translucent colour add refinement to jams and summer desserts. A beautiful, rewarding plant for fruit lovers and gourmet gardeners alike.
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