Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Red Currant
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Red Currant
Zonal Geranium
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Groseille
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Grosella
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Groselha
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
red RIBES
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Red Currant and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Currant and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Red Currant and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Red Currant and Zonal Geranium
Care of Red Currant and Zonal 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.