Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Red Currant
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Red Currant
Applemint Tree
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Applemint Baum
In French
Groseille
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Grosella
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Groselha
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
red RIBES
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Applemint
Season and care of Red Currant and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Applemint season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Applemint Physical Information
Red Currant and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Applemint are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Applemint
Care of Red Currant and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.