Red Jostaberry (Ribes x nidigrolaria)

The Red Jostaberry is a hybrid cross between a gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) and a red currant (Ribes rubrum). This unusual combination gives the Red Jostaberry its distinctive, large, deep red berries, which are sweet and tart in flavour and high in vitamin C. The shrub is thornless and hardy, growing to about 3-5 feet tall and wide, and it thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is self-fertile, so a single plant can produce ample fruit.

Unlike the black Jostaberry, which involves black currant in its lineage, the Red Jostaberry owes its colour and flavour to its red currant parentage. The plant is known for its vigorous growth and resistance to common diseases, making it a lo maintenance and reliable choice for home gardeners. It ripens in mid summer. 

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Mature Size: 3-5 ft tall and wide