Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
White Currant
In German
Glossy Abelia
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Abelia Glossy
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
grosella blanca
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
white currant
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
groselha-branca
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and White Currant
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Glossy Abelia and White Currant Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and White Currant are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and White Currant
Care of Glossy Abelia and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia 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.