Ribes rubrum Werdavia forms a vigorous, well-branched deciduous bush with green lobed leaves. Small cream to greenish-yellow flowers appear in hanging spring racemes, followed by glossy translucent white-yellow berries in well-filled summer clusters. Their sweet, lightly tart, aromatic flavor suits fresh eating, juice, jams, and jellies.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water during dry summer weather and mulch with organic matter to conserve moisture. Prune while dormant to maintain an open, productive framework, and use the compact fruiting shrub in an edible border, informal hedge, wildlife garden, or large container.
