White Currant Plant ‘Versailles’ Ribes rubrum | Pot Grown 3L

White Versailles’ is one of the earliest and most reliable white currant plants (Ribes rubrum) suitable for UK home gardens. Grown in a 3L pot, it produces heavy crops of sweet, pale-yellow berries on long trusses from mid to late summer. Self-fertile and beginner-friendly, it's ideal for pot or ground planting.

Specifications

• Genus: Ribes
• Species: rubrum
• Variety: White Versailles (Self Fertile)
• Plant Size: 40-60cm (supplied in 3L pot)
• Growth Habit: Upright, average rate
• Harvest: July-August (Mid/late Summer)

Key Features & Benefits

• Produces sweet, translucent white berries for desserts, jams, and fresh eating
• Reliable cropper—consistent harvests yearly
• Easy to grow in containers or garden soil

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are white currants easy to grow in pots? Yes, White Versailles is well-suited for container cultivation and beginner gardeners.
• How do white and red currants differ? White currants are sweeter, with milder, less tart flavour compared to red currants. Both are popular for cooking, but whites are preferred for desserts and jams.
• When does this plant fruit? Typically from mid to late summer, beginning in the plant’s second year.
• Is White Versailles reliable for home cropping? This cultivar is among the most consistent fruiters in UK conditions.