Ribes REFLAMBA®

Origins
A hybrid Ribes divaricatum Dougl in cultivated varieties since 1987, developed by dr Bauer (Max Planck Institute)

Bushes
Very vigorous, compact bushes, growing irregularly, semi-straight stems, covered on one side with tough thorns, very large leaves. The Reflamba bushes need considerable pruning.

Fruit
Round or oblong-shaped, medium-sized and large, dark green, not covered with any hairs, thick smooth skin. Ripe berries can be left on the bush a week or more without dropping. Suitable for mechanical harvesting due to even ripening and the medium length of crack resistant stems. Average taste, pleasantly undersweet, flavoury skin leaving nice, sour aftertaste, firm. Low or medium vitamine C content, average sugar content, average acidity.

Characteristic features
Late or very late to ripen, ripening evenly, heavy, regular yields. Low or average susceptibility to powdery mildew, average resistance to leaf drop. Highly valued for its resistance to diseases and the quality of fruit. A high-quality variety, late to ripen, suitable for both commercial growers and home gardeners.