Weiße Versailler

Variety of Red currant · Ribes rubrum

The white classic: large, yellowish-white, mild berries for snacking.

Also known as: Versailles Blanche, Blanche de Versailles, White Versailles

🇫🇷 France 1843

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Large, yellowish-white, translucent berries with a mild, sweet-tart flavour.

Vigorous, upright growth; one of the best-known white varieties worldwide.

Good, regular yields; the reference variety for white currants.

Site, soil, hardiness and growth follow the species Red currant unless the variety states otherwise. Will it grow where you live? → Check your site on the species page

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