Ribes x culverwellii (Jostaberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Ribes |
| Species | x culverwellii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| References | http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ribes+x+culverwellii |
| Origin | A complex cross between a gooseberry and blackcurrant with its ancestry also including R. divaricatum. Developed by Rudolph Bauer at the Max Planck Institute in Germany. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Mildew resistant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Fruit Description | Sweet, medium sized, dark purple fruit. |