Common Names: Johannisbeere (German), Ribes (Danish, Swedish, Italian), Groseille (French), Bes (Flemish)

All forms of currant are deciduous shrubs, fast growing under optimum conditions. The plant is a multiple-stemmed clump, to 5 feet high and as broad, but is suitable for training as a standard. Annual growth is in a single flush in spring. The roots are superficial, fine and easily damaged by frequent cultivation.

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