Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Red Currant
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Red Currant
पीले अदरक
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Groseille
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Grosella
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Groselha
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
żółty Ginger
In Latin
red RIBES
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Red Currant and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Red Currant and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Yellow Ginger
Care of Red Currant and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.