Ribes rubrum
Red currant
- Main interest:
- showy edible fruit, fragrant leaf, attracts birds
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade, medium water needs
- Flower colour:
- greenish-yellow, May
- Foliage:
- green, aromatic when crushed
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 ° C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
- Use:
- fruit or vegetable gardens, makes an attractive ornamental hedge
Best grown in rich, medium moisture soil. The classic red currant is primarily grown for its fruit production. Clusters of red currants ripen in July, which can be used in jams, jellies and pies. Great for use in fruit and vegeable gardens, or makes an attractive ornamental hedge.
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- Main interest:
- showy edible fruit, fragrant leaf, attracts birds
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade, medium water needs
- Flower colour:
- greenish-yellow, May
- Foliage:
- green, aromatic when crushed
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 ° C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
- Use:
- fruit or vegetable gardens, makes an attractive ornamental hedge