Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Summer
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Lupinus
Common Name
Red Currant
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Red Currant
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
lupine
In French
Groseille
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Grosella
planta de lupino
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Groselha
tremoço planta
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
łubin roślin
In Latin
red RIBES
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Lupine
Season and care of Red Currant and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Lupine season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Red Currant and Lupine Physical Information
Red Currant and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Lupine are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Lupine
Care of Red Currant and Lupine 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 Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.