Red Currants Red Lake was developed at the University of Minnesota. Plants produce clusters of large, red berries which possess a mild flavor. Red Lake is a hardy, vigorous, upright shrub. It is considered by many to be the best red currant variety. Wilder originated in Indiana.
Plants produce large clusters of bright red berries.
The berries mature earlier, but are slightly smaller than Red Lake. White Currants White Imperial produces medium to large berries. Fruit are white with a pink blush. Considered by some to be the best tasting of all currants. White currants are not widely sold.