Gloire de Sablon Currant Plant

Description

A French heirloom variety! Vigorous plants have an upright growth habit. Juicy berries with sweet flavor grow on long elegant strands. Fruit is white, striped and splashed with hints of red resulting in a pinkish hue. Prized for decorating desserts and making summer puddings, jams, and jellies. Disease-resistant to mildew and rust. Cold-hardy. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.

Characteristics

Bloom Color	White
Fruit Color	Pink
Fruit Size	Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range	4 - 8
Pollination	Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest	July
Shade/Sun	Partial Shade - Full Sun

Soil Composition	Loamy
Soil Moisture	Well Drained
Soil pH Level	6.0 - 6.8
Taste	Sweet
Texture	Soft
Years to Bear	1 - 2

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone 6B

Based on your zip code, 43279

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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.