Garden currant
Ribes rubrum
Also known as
- Common Currant
- Cultivated Currant
- European red currant
- Red Currant
- Red Garden Currant
- Redcurrant
- White Currant
- cultivated red currant
- garden red currant
- northern red currant
Grossulariaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Ribes rubrum, commonly known as Garden currant or Red currant, is a shrub belonging to the Grossulariaceae family. It is an ornamental plant that prefers full shade and produces green blooms. Its toxicity is unknown, and bloom time is also unknown.
Light
Full shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Sandy, Peaty
Height
1.26–2 m
Spread
1–2 m
Zones
3–7
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Growing Tips
While often grown for its fruit, red currants are also ornamental. They prefer cooler climates and can tolerate full shade, though they may produce fewer flowers and fruits in deep shade. They require well-drained soil and consistent moisture.
Data source: Trefle.io
