jostaberry
Ribes nidigrolaria
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 6 feet tall5 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Maroon-pink and creamy white
Garden uses
Notes
Jostaberry (Ribes nidigrolaria) is a shrub for fruit production and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 60 to 72 inches tall and wide, so give it room. Maroon-pink and creamy white flowers open in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Rhubarb, Peony, and Amur maple.
Native range
Garden origin.