Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Mexico
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Red Currant
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Red Currant
Boston Ivy
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Groseille
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Grosella
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Groselha
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Boston Ivy
In Latin
red RIBES
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Ribes
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Currant and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Red Currant and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Boston Ivy season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Red Currant and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Red Currant and Boston Ivy
Care of Red Currant and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.