Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Rosa × damascena
Common Name
Red Currant
Damask rose, rose of castile
In Hindi
Red Currant
जामदानी गुलाब
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Damaszener-Rosen
In French
Groseille
Le rosier de Damas
In Spanish
Grosella
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Groselha
rosa damascena
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Róża damasceńska
In Latin
red RIBES
surrexit Damascum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Damask Rose
Season and care of Red Currant and Damask Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Damask Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Damask Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Damask Rose Physical Information
Red Currant and Damask Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Damask Rose are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
- Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Currant and Damask Rose
Care of Red Currant and Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.