Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Clematis
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Clematis
Black Currant
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Black Currant
In German
Klematis
Black Currant
In French
Clématite
groseille noire
In Spanish
Clemátide
negro Grosella
In Greek
κληματιτής
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Clematite
groselha-preta
In Polish
Clematis
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Clematis
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Black Currant. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Black Currant has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Black Currant
Season and care of Clematis and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Black Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Black Currant Physical Information
Clematis and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Black Currant are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Black Currant
Care of Clematis and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis 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.