Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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 rubrum
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Red Currant
Black Currant
In Hindi
Red Currant
Black Currant
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Black Currant
In French
Groseille
groseille noire
In Spanish
Grosella
negro Grosella
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Groselha
groselha-preta
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
red RIBES
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Black Currant
Season and care of Red Currant and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Black Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Black Currant Physical Information
Red Currant and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Black Currant are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Black Currant
Care of Red Currant and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.