Zitavia Currant

Ribes rubrum 'Zitavia'

CURRANTS ARE PROHIBITED TO DE, ME, NC, WV, VA, MT, MA, NH and RI. Rust-resistant varieties may be shipped with permit to NJ, OH & MI.

Zitavia white currants are a surefire winner! Grown extensively in eastern Europe and the Netherlands, this German heirloom variety is extremely cold resistant and one of the earliest ripening of the white currants. Heavy bearing and durable, Zitavia is prized for its ease of harvest and processing, making it one of the most widely grown commercial varieties on the market.

Cold hardy to USDA Zone: 3 (-40F)

Grow Height: 6' to 8'

Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade in warm summer regions

Ripening Time: Early Summer

Pollination: Self Fertile; yields will increase with a different R. rubrum variety

Read our Currant Growing Guide