Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
-
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Burgundy
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
White Currant
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
grosella blanca
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
white currant
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
groselha-branca
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and White Currant season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.