Red Currant (Ribes rubrum)
Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a deciduous shrub producing tart, red berries on long, drooping trusses, ideal for culinary use and ornamental gardens.
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Consistent Moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Temperature
Cold Tolerant
Fertilizer
Moderate
Care Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers a location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production, but tolerates partial shade.
Consistent Moisture
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells and fruit development. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Cold Tolerant
Hardy in USDA zones 3-7, requiring a period of winter chill for optimal fruiting.
Moderate
Benefits from annual feeding with compost or balanced fertilizer in spring; potassium-rich in mid-season.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Pot
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Height
1-2 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Yes
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
Small
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSaxifragales
- familyGrossulariaceae
- genusRibes
- speciesRibes rubrum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
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