Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Red Currant
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Red Currant
Plumcot
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Plumcot
In French
Groseille
plumcot
In Spanish
Grosella
plumcot
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Groselha
plumcot
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Plumcot
In Latin
red RIBES
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Plumcot
Season and care of Red Currant and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Plumcot season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Plumcot Physical Information
Red Currant and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Red Currant and Plumcot
Care of Red Currant and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.