Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Sweetshrub
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
sweetshrub
White Currant
In German
sweetshrub
Weiße Ribisel
In French
sweetshrub
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
sweetshrub
grosella blanca
In Greek
sweetshrub
white currant
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
groselha-branca
In Polish
sweetshrub
biała porzeczka
In Latin
sweetshrub
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and White Currant
Season and care of Sweetshrub and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and White Currant Physical Information
Sweetshrub and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and White Currant are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and White Currant
Care of Sweetshrub and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.