Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
Common Name
Black Currant
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
In Hindi
Black Currant
Tibetan cowslip
In German
Black Currant
Tibet-Primel
In French
groseille noire
Kauslip tibétain
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Primula florindae
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Primula florindae
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
cowslip tibetana
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
tybetański cowslip
In Latin
nigrum currants
Primula florindae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip
Season and care of Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tibetan cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Tibetan cowslip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tibetan cowslip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip Physical Information
Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tibetan cowslip height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Tibetan cowslip flower color: Pink, Hot Pink and Rose
- Tibetan cowslip leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip
Care of Black Currant and Tibetan cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tibetan cowslip 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 Tibetan cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.