Whitecurrant Blanka

Bred in the Netherlands, Whitecurrant Blanka is a new variety, increasingly in demand for its very heavy cropping. The berries are large, ivory-coloured and translucent with a sweet flavour, and can be eaten straight off the bush, or used to make a delicious pink jelly or as a very pretty garnish for cakes and puddings. They are borne on long strings, making picking easier. The bush is vigorous and spreading and a very heavy cropper. Late fruiter, extending the whitecurrant season.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any well drained soil
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Pick: Late July–August
Keep: Does not keep; freezes well
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking, preserving, eating
Height: 3-5’ (1-1.5m) Spread: 3-5’ (1-1.5m)