Ribes rubrum 'Jonkheer Van Tets' Prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NH & WV, and by permit only to MA and NJ This red currant selection from Holland is a heavy producer of large, dark red, fine-flavored fruit. Considered by many to be the best-flavored red currant variety in the world. It is mildew and aphid resistant. Red currants are self-fertile but give better yields with a different variety as a pollinizer. Well-rooted 1-year-old plants. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 (-40F). Red currants are among the most beautiful of edible ornamentals. With their full complement of gorgeous red currant clusters, these bushes are stunningly beautiful ornamentals. The attractive fruit and foliage and resistance to mildew and leaf spot make our red currant selections favorites for the edible landscape. Bright, shiny, red clusters of fruit are striking in the garden and they enhance any dish to which they are added. High quality fruit is excellent for jams, jellies and sauces, and it has considerable health benefits, including high quantities of vitamin C and potassium. Click here to read our Currant Growing Guide
