Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
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Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Red Currant
Candytuft
In Hindi
Red Currant
Candytuft
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Schleifenblume
In French
Groseille
candytuft
In Spanish
Grosella
candytuft
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
candytuft
In Portuguese
Groselha
ibero
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
candytuft
In Latin
red RIBES
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Candytuft
Season and care of Red Currant and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Candytuft season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Candytuft Physical Information
Red Currant and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Candytuft are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Candytuft
Care of Red Currant and Candytuft 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 Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.