Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Warmer regions
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Red Currant
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Red Currant
आड़ू
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Groseille
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Grosella
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Groselha
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
red RIBES
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Red Currant and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.