Ribes rubrum 'Tatran' Prohibited to DE, ME, NC, NH & WV, and by permit only to MA and NJ Very productive late season red currant. From Czechoslovakia. Large clusters. Excellent for cooking. Red currants are reliably self-fertile, but yields will be higher with another R. rubrum variety as a pollinizer. Prefers full sun in cool summer areas and part shade in warmer regions. 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
