Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Jostaberry
Black Currant
In Hindi
Jostaberry
Black Currant
In German
Jostaberry
Black Currant
In French
casseille
groseille noire
In Spanish
Jostaberry
negro Grosella
In Greek
Jostaberry
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
groselha-preta
In Polish
Jostaberry
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
OLIVE
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Black Currant
Season and care of Jostaberry and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jostaberry and Black Currant Physical Information
Jostaberry and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Black Currant are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Jostaberry and Black Currant
Care of Jostaberry and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jostaberry 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.