Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Red Currant
Red Currant
In Hindi
Red Currant
Red Currant
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Groseille
Groseille
In Spanish
Grosella
Grosella
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Groselha
Groselha
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
red RIBES
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Red Currant and Red Currant
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Red Currant
Season and care of Red Currant and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Red Currant Physical Information
Red Currant and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Red Currant are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Red Currant
Care of Red Currant and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.