Why We Grow It
Pink Champagne is our go-to currant for fresh eating. The beautiful translucent pink berries have an exceptional balance of sweetness and tartness. They’re also excellent for jams, jellies, desserts, and fruit salads. Every summer, the long clusters of glowing pink berries become one of the highlights of our garden.
Why You’ll Love It
- One of the sweetest currants available for fresh eating
- Beautiful translucent pink berries with exceptional flavor
- Excellent for jams, jellies, desserts, and fruit salads
- Produces abundant clusters of fruit year after year
- Cold hardy and easy to grow
- Self-fertile, so only one plant is needed
Fruit & Uses
Pink Champagne stands apart from most currants because of its exceptional fresh-eating quality. The berries have a wonderful balance of sweetness and tartness that makes them delicious right off the bush. They also shines in jams, jellies, desserts, fruit salads, and as an edible garnish.
Growing Information
Pink Champagne Currants grow best in full sun to partial shade and are hardy in USDA Zones 3–7. They adapt well to a wide range of soils. This upright, compact shrub is easy to grow and rewards you with reliable harvests year after year.
Mature Plant Size
- Height: 4–5 feet
- Width: 4–5 feet
Plant Size & Shipping
These are naturally grown bare-root plants, raised in our compost-rich nursery beds. Plants are approximately 18–24 inches or taller at shipping, although each plant will vary slightly in height and branching.
Each plant is dug while dormant and prepared for shipment during the fall or spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need more than one plant?
No. Pink Champagne Currant is self-fertile, so a single plant will produce fruit.
When will my plant ship?
Bare-root plants are shipped while dormant during the fall and spring shipping seasons. This is the safest and healthiest time to transplant them.
When will I get fruit?
You can expect plants to begin producing fruit the 2nd year after planting, with yields increasing as the plants mature.
Are Pink Champagne currants really pink?
Yes! The berries ripen to a beautiful translucent pink that makes them one of the most attractive currants we grow. Their unique color, combined with their sweet flavor, makes them especially popular for fresh eating and desserts.
Shipping & Planting Information
Our plants are shipped bare-root while dormant to give them the healthiest possible start. Learn when your plant will ship, how it will arrive, and what to do when it reaches your home.
