Currant 'Pink Champagne'

Common Name: Pink Champagne Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne'

Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

Zone: 3-7

Bloom Colour: Greenish-yellow (ornamentally insignificant)

Fruit Colour: Translucent pink

Fruit Size: Medium; approximately 1 centimeter in diameter

Ripens/Harvest: Mid to late summer; typically July to August

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils; adaptable to various soil types

Flavour Profile: Sweet with a hint of tartness; suitable for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and baking

Fruit Texture: Juicy

Years To Bear: Typically 2-3 years after planting

Mature Size: 3-5 feet tall; 3-5 feet wide

Spacing: 3-5 feet apart

Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile; does not require another variety for fruit set