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
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Clematis
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Clematis
Red Currant
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Red Currant
In German
Klematis
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Clématite
Groseille
In Spanish
Clemátide
Grosella
In Greek
κληματιτής
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Clematite
Groselha
In Polish
Clematis
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Clematis
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Clematis and Red Currant
Season and care of Clematis and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Red Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Clematis and Red Currant Physical Information
Clematis and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Red Currant are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Red Currant
Care of Clematis and Red 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.