Whitecurrant White Versailles

Justly popular early variety of whitecurrant, very reliable, heavy-cropping and easy to grow; fruits well even in northern areas. Upright growth on a medium-sized bush which will produce for many years. Fruit borne on long, heavy ‘strigs’ which makes for easy picking. The currants are large, pale yellow and translucent, making a beautiful edible garnish for desserts and cakes as well as being lovely eaten fresh. Whitecurrants are much sweeter than redcurrants, and ‘White Versailles’ has a particularly sweet, delicate flavour.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: Early July
Keep: Freezes well
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Eating, cooking, juicing
Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread 5’ (1.5m)