The josta berry, with its large red and black fruits
 
A hybrid of blackcurrant and gooseberry
 
A must-have for any berry garden.
 
 
 
A vigorous variety with large, very tasty fruits.
 
Stores well in the fridge
 
 
 
Has no thorns and grows rapidly into a large bush, making it suitable for use as a hedge plant
 
Grows up to three metres tall, but can also be kept smaller; the plants tolerate pruning very well.
 
 
 
We found the parent plant in a neglected allotment garden in Göttingen.