Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
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 leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Jostaberry
In Hindi
White Currant
Jostaberry
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Jostaberry
In French
Ribes sativum
casseille
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Jostaberry
In Greek
white currant
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Jostaberry
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Jostaberry
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Currant and Jostaberry
Season and care of White Currant and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Jostaberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Currant and Jostaberry Physical Information
White Currant and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Jostaberry are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of White Currant and Jostaberry
Care of White Currant and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.