Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
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
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUTA graveolens
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Common Rue
Red Currant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Currant
In German
Hortensie
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Hortensia
Groseille
In Spanish
Hortensia
Grosella
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Groselha
In Polish
Hortensja
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
red RIBES
Family
Rutaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Common Rue and Red Currant
Season and care of Common Rue and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Common Rue and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Common Rue is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Rue and Red Currant Physical Information
Common Rue and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Common Rue and Red Currant are as follows:
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Common Rue and Red Currant
Care of Common Rue and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.