Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Red Currant
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Red Currant
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Groseille
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Grosella
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Groselha
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
red RIBES
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Rosales
Commelinales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Haemodoraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Kangaroo Paws season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Red Currant and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.