Red Currant Live Starter Plant 12 Inches - Ribes rubrum - Tart Berries - Fruit Shrub - Hardy Zones 5-9

Receive a live starter plant of the Red Currant (Ribes rubrum), a versatile shrub known for its tart, red berries and ornamental appeal. Perfect for gardeners looking to add a productive and attractive plant to their landscape.

• Produces tart, red currants ideal for cooking or fresh eating
• Grows well in rich, well-drained soil
• Prefers cooler summers with some afternoon sun
• Attracts birds and deters rabbits
• Hardy in zones 5-9, tolerates temperatures as low as -10°F
• Ideal for use as an ornamental hedge or fruit-producing shrub

Common Name: Red Currant
Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum
Sunlight: Partial to full sun
Watering: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Growth Habit: Shrub
Format: Live starter plant, 12+ inches