Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Red, Pink, 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
Oblong-lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Red Currant
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Red Currant
In German
Ringelblume
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
pot Marigold
Groseille
In Spanish
Caléndula
Grosella
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Groselha
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
red RIBES
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Red Currant
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Red Currant season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Red Currant Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Red Currant are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Red Currant
Care of Pot Marigold and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.