Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Limequat
In Hindi
White Currant
Limequat
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Limequat
In French
Ribes sativum
Limequat
In Spanish
grosella blanca
Limequat
In Greek
white currant
Limequat
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Limequat
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Limequat
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Currant and Limequat
Season and care of White Currant and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Limequat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Limequat Physical Information
White Currant and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Limequat are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Currant and Limequat
Care of White Currant and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.