Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Kale, Redbor Kale
Red Currant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Currant
In German
Hortensie
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Hortensia
Groseille
In Spanish
Hortensia
Grosella
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Groselha
In Polish
Hortensja
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
red RIBES
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Redbor Kale and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Redbor Kale and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Redbor Kale and Red Currant. Redbor Kale doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Redbor Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Redbor Kale has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Red Currant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Redbor Kale and Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Redbor Kale and Red Currant
Season and care of Redbor Kale and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Redbor Kale and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redbor Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Redbor Kale and Red Currant Physical Information
Redbor Kale and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Redbor Kale and Red Currant are as follows:
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Redbor Kale and Red Currant
Care of Redbor Kale and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redbor Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.