Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Wild lilac
Black Currant
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Black Currant
In German
Ceanothus
Black Currant
In French
Ceanothus
groseille noire
In Spanish
Ceanothus
negro Grosella
In Greek
Ceanothus
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
groselha-preta
In Polish
Ceanothus
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Ceanothus
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Black Currant
Season and care of Ceanothus and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Black Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Black Currant Physical Information
Ceanothus and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Black Currant are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Ceanothus and Black Currant
Care of Ceanothus and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.