Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Not available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Crown rot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Iron, Phosphorus
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Jelly, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Rubus canadensis
Common Name
Red Currant
Thornless Blackberry
In Hindi
Red Currant
Thornless blackberry
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Rubus canadensis
In French
Groseille
Rubus canadensis
In Spanish
Grosella
Rubus canadensis
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Rubus canadensis
In Portuguese
Groselha
Rubus canadensis
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Bezkolcowej Blackberry
In Latin
red RIBES
Thornless Rubus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry
Wondering what are the properties of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry? We provide you with everything About Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry. Red Currant doesn't have thorns and Thornless Blackberry doesn't have thorns. Also Red Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Red Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma and Thornless Blackberry has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry
Season and care of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Thornless Blackberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Thornless Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Thornless Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry Physical Information
Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Thornless Blackberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Thornless Blackberry flower color: White
- Thornless Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry
Care of Red Currant and Thornless Blackberry 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 Thornless Blackberry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thornless Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.