Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Black Currant
Cranesbill
In Hindi
Black Currant
Hydrangea
In German
Black Currant
Hortensie
In French
groseille noire
Hortensia
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Hortensia
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
Hortênsia
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Hortensja
In Latin
nigrum currants
Hibiscus
Family
Grossulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Black Currant and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Cranesbill. Black Currant has thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Currant and Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Cranesbill
Season and care of Black Currant and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Cranesbill Physical Information
Black Currant and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Cranesbill are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Currant and Cranesbill
Care of Black Currant and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.