Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
White Currant
In German
Red Buckeye
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Red Buckeye
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
grosella blanca
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
white currant
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
groselha-branca
In Polish
Red Buckeye
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and White Currant
Season and care of Red Buckeye and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and White Currant Physical Information
Red Buckeye and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and White Currant are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and White Currant
Care of Red Buckeye and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.