Looking for Currant Cuttings

[redbrick]

Does anyone have a white Currant bush or a Champagne Currant bush? I would very much like to get some cuttings for rooting material. I can offer Pixwell or Poorman Gooseberries, thornless Blackberries, or Canadice or Seyval Blanc Grapes for cuttings. If you rather, I can reimburse shipping costs.

[zebraman]

Hey Redbrick;They have these in SSE 06.I am ordering Black cuttings.White Imperial is the only white listed.Price is $5.00 +2 first class stamps.If your not a member send me an PM and we can work it out.

[redbrick]

Zebraman,

Thank you for your offer, but unfortunately I can't take you up on this offer. I'm afraid that Spring is, if not Sprung, then definitely in the act of Springing in my area. It's just too late for me to try dormant cuttings at this point any more this year.

Thanks again,
Andy (Redbrick)

[dandelion meadow]

Redbrick, If you are ok with buying from a nursery, Burnt Ridge Nursery in Washington has a white currant, "White Imperial". They have 5 other currants, red and black varieties, as well as jostaberry. Their currants are all resistant to white pine blister rust and mildew. Great selection of "unusual trees, shrubs, vines that produce edible nuts or fruits". www.burntridgenursery.com Prices are reasonable, too. Catalog is full of good info. Family owned business.

[redbrick]

Thank you for the info. I'll have to check that out!

[dandelion meadow]

Redbrick, Here is another link I'd forgotten about. They have Blanca white current and a host of currants of other colors. Prices are higher than Burnt Ridge. Wonderful selection of all kinds of fruits. Both Burnt Ridge and Raintree have heritage fruit trees and a choice of the more resistant varieties.
http://www.raintreenursery.com/

Here's another. This nursery doesn't have currants, but does have a wonderful selection of antique and disease-resistant fruits. For more Southern growers, thay also have some apples, etc. that are better adapted to warmer regions. Have fun! http://www.johnsonnursery.com/

[redbrick]

Well, I did it! I got the new Stark Bro's summer clearance catalog yesterday, and sent off my order for White Pearl and Rovada currants. Thanks for all the links and tips!

[dandelion meadow]

Good for you, Redbrick! Let us know how these perform and taste.
Spent last weekend planting 9 different kinds of fruiting bushes from Burntridge.I chose Crandell black currant - sounded very hardy.
Planting perennials of any kind gives a different satisfaction than the annual veggie garden, with its excitement of trying new varieties every year. How blessed we all are here to have so many choices and such a simple form of joyful activity.

[antiquegardenfairy]

Bramble Berry Farm also has berries at great prices. Gooseberries are $1 per plant. My mother ordered some and they were gorgeous, healthy plants. They may have stopped shipping by now, but you might want to keep the name handy for future use.

[redbrick]

Thanks for the direction, I checked them out and they look pretty interesting. Unfortunately, the only gooseberry they carry is Pixwell, and I already have that one. But they DO have a pretty extensive list of other berries, I saw. :cool:

[antiquegardenfairy]

Andy, they do have other varieties than Pixwell. My mother ordered different varieties but received a note that said they were sold out of the other varieties. They will probably have them this fall so you might want to check back.

Sandy

[redbrick]

Oh, Okay, I'll definitely check back in the fall! Thanks again!