Ribes x culverwellii Jostaberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes x culverwellii
Jostaberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes x culverwellii plant species is found in A range of garden hybrids. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jostaberry.

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Latin Name:  Ribes x culverwellii
Common Name:  Jostaberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Macfarl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Best grown on a deep sandy loam[1]. Dislikes very heavy clay, chalky soils and thin dry soils, but it can succeed on most soil types if plenty of organic matter is incorporated[1]. Quite tolerant of shade though not fruiting so well in such a position[11]. A group of cultivars of hybrid origin, basicaly a cross between blackcurrants and gooseberries. Very vigorous plants, producing prolific crops of fruit. They are being grown increasingly in gardens. In general they resist American gooseberry mildew, blackcurrant leaf spot and gall mite. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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