Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
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
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly 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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Red Currant
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Red Currant
Water Celery
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Groseille
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Grosella
El apio agua
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Groselha
Aipo água
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Seler Woda
In Latin
red RIBES
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Water Celery
Season and care of Red Currant and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Water Celery season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Water Celery Physical Information
Red Currant and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Water Celery are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Water Celery
Care of Red Currant and Water Celery 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 Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.