Viking Red Currant Originating in Norway as ‘Rote Hollandische’, the Viking Currant is a red cultivar said to be virtually immune to white pine blister in North America and Europe. Vigorous, high-yielding, and cold hardy, Viking’s superior disease and pest resistance makes it a perfect choice for low maintenance currants with delicious red berries. Latin Name: Ribes rubrum Site and Soil: Currants like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. Hardiness: Hardy to minus 40º F. Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting Size at Maturity: 3-5 ft. in height Bloom Time: March-April Ripening Time: July Taste: Sweet Fruit Color: Dark red Yield: 10-20 lbs. Pests & Diseases: Viking currant is disease and pest resistant. USDA Zone: 3-8
