Red, pink and white currants are self-fertile, meaning one plant will set fruit without any other currant varieties nearby. Pink and white currants are albino selections of red currant. The fruit of pink and white currants is generally less acidic. Some consider pink and white currants to be better for fresh eating.

Do you need 2 currant bushes to produce fruit?

Currant bushes can pollinate their own flowers, so you only have to plant one variety to get fruit, although you'll get bigger fruit if you plant two different varieties.

Do currant bushes need a pollinator?

Most gooseberry and currant varieties are self-fruitful. It is not necessary to plant two or more varieties for cross-pollination and fruit set.