Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-12
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CICHORIUM intybus
Common Name
Red Currant
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
In Hindi
Red Currant
Radicchio
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Radicchio
In French
Groseille
Radicchio
In Spanish
Grosella
achicoria
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
ραντίτσιο
In Portuguese
Groselha
radicchio
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
radicchio
In Latin
red RIBES
Radicchio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Radicchio
Season and care of Red Currant and Radicchio is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Radicchio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Radicchio season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Radicchio is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Radicchio Physical Information
Red Currant and Radicchio physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Radicchio are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
- Radicchio leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Radicchio
Care of Red Currant and Radicchio 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 Radicchio 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 Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.