Ribes nigrum 'Little Sweet Sister'
- Shrub
- Green-toned flowers
- Very hardy
- Culinary use
- For a sunny position
compact, densely branching blackcurrant. Suitable for small gardens and pots. Hardy and easy to maintain - larger harvest, slightly less sweet.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Flower colour | Light green |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Dark green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ribes nigrum 'Little Sweet Sister' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ribes |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Collection | Lowberry |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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