Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-10
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, 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
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 to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Red Currant
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Red Currant
Hydrangea
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Hortensie
In French
Groseille
Hortensia
In Spanish
Grosella
Hortensia
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Groselha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Hortensja
In Latin
red RIBES
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Red Currant and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Centipede Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Red Currant and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Red Currant and Centipede Grass
Care of Red Currant and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.