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Currants & Gooseberries
White Imperial Currant
✓ VerifiedAlso known as: Ribes rubrum 'White Imperial'
United States
White Imperial is a white currant variety — genetically a color variant within Ribes rubrum, the same species as most red currants, rather than a separate botanical type. It produces translucent, pale berries with a notably mild flavor, generally sweeter and less acidic than red currant varieties, which has made it a real favorite among growers and cooks specifically looking for a currant suited to fresh eating rather than only cooking or preserving.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-8
Pollination
Self-fertile; does not require a pollinator.
Care info
Standard currant care: full sun to partial shade, consistent moisture, annual pruning of wood over four years old.
Recommendations
A genuinely mild, sweet option among currants — a real favorite specifically for fresh eating rather than only processing.
Flavor Profile
Mild and sweet, less acidic than red currants
Quick facts
Skin color
Translucent pale yellow-white
Size
Small-medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-8