Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
White Currant
Red Buckeye
In German
Weiße Ribisel
Red Buckeye
In French
Ribes sativum
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
grosella blanca
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
white currant
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
groselha-branca
Red Buckeye
In Polish
biała porzeczka
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Ribes glandulosum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of White Currant and Red Buckeye
Season and care of White Currant and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about White Currant and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Currant season is Spring and Summer and Red Buckeye season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Currant is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
White Currant and Red Buckeye Physical Information
White Currant and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Currant and Red Buckeye are as follows:
White Currant flower color: Green
White Currant leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Currant and Red Buckeye
Care of White Currant and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.