that turn shades of copper over the winter months

sometimes followed by blue-tinted berries

preferably somewhat acidic soil to bring out the best of the flowers

They can also be used in cooking to add a wonderful burst of flavour to meals such as soups

The foliage is an attractive blue-green hue with lance shaped serrated leaves growing up the plant stems

Ribes 'Elkington's White' Size:9cm pot that turn shades of copperRibes are very interesting and popular deciduous shrubs used for their edible fruits and medicinal properties for hundreds of years. Elkingtons White is a recently introduced variety that forms a dense bush with striking white flowers and pleasant green foliage. This Ribes plant is tough and durable, it is self fertile and native to North west America. Their loose upright growing habit makes a perfect specimen shrub. Ribes Elkingtons White blooms