Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Central America, South America
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
-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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Common Name
Red Currant
Ornamental Corn
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
Family
Grossulariaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Ornamental Corn
Season and care of Red Currant and Ornamental Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Ornamental Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Ornamental Corn season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Ornamental Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Corn is Neutral.
Red Currant and Ornamental Corn Physical Information
Red Currant and Ornamental Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Ornamental Corn are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
- Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Ornamental Corn
Care of Red Currant and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.