Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Red Currant
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Red Currant
Pelargonium
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Pelargonium
In French
Groseille
pélargonium
In Spanish
Grosella
pelargonium
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Groselha
pelargônio
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
pelargonia
In Latin
red RIBES
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Red Currant and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Scented Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Red Currant and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Red Currant and Scented Geranium
Care of Red Currant and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.