JOSTA CURRANT Ribes 'josta'
Hardiness / Exposure: Zone 3 / Full sun
Height: 3ft - 6ft
Spread: 3 ft - 6ft
Foliage Colour: Green
Fall Foliage: n/a
Growth Habit: Upright
Flower Colour: Purple-red
Bloom Time: Mid spring
Harvest Time: Early summer
Key Features: The Josta is a hybrid between a Black Currant and a Gosseberry. Its flavour profile as well, is half way between those two fruits. It attracts Hummingbirds when in bloom. It is easy care and self pollinating.
Uses: Fresh eating, jams, jelly, preserves, wine and pies.
Planting Instructions:
-Dig a hole 2-3 times the root ball width and same depth as root ball.
-Carefully remove plastic pot and cut through any circling roots.
-Position the root ball in the center of the hole and ensure the tree is standing straight. If necessary, tip the root ball to adjust the tree.
-Partially backfill the hole with loamy soil, tamp the soil with your heel to remove air pockets, water to settle the soil and finish backfilling around the root ball with good soil. Avoid using heavy clay-based soil.
-Remove tags and labels.
-Water soil well at planting and continue to water throughout the summer. Do not not let the tree go dry.
-Applying mulch will help help retain moisture and reduce weeds.