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Garden Red Currant

Ribes Rubrum

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Overview

The Garden Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a hardy deciduous shrub reaching 3-5 feet in height and width. Esteemed for its clusters of bright red berries, the plant offers a tart flavor popular in culinary uses. Its spring blossoms attract pollinators, while the fruit entices birds. Thrives in well-drained, loamy soil with full sun to partial shade. Space plants approximately 4-6 feet apart to ensure ample growth and airflow.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 3–7Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — textured backdrop throughout the growing season

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — textured backdrop throughout the growing season; esteemed for its clusters of bright red berries, the plant, image 67
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerating temperatures down to about -40 degrees Fahrenheit
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — an addition to an edible garden; space plants approximately 4-6 feet apart to ensure ample growth and airflow
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — adding a nutritious aspect to their ornamental value.<br><br>For landscape architects; is a deciduous shrub that introduces
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — The Garden Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a hardy deciduous shrub reaching 3-5 feet in height and width; thrives, image 88
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — the plant produces modest racemes of dainty white or greenish flowers
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — This plant typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread; when incorporating Red Currant, image 66
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — tolerating temperatures down to about -40 degrees Fahrenheit; making the Garden Red Currant a delightful choice, image 79
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — shrub for half or shade
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — These blossoms give way to the signature jewel-like currants; regular pruning will maintain an attractive shape, image 70
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — it's important to note that Ribes rubrum prefers well-drained; each approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter, image 106
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — ripening from translucent green to a radiant red in mid to late summer.<br><br>The berries; the Garden Red, image 100
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — the plant produces modest racemes of dainty white or greenish flowers; textured backdrop throughout the growing season
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — Thrives in well-drained, loamy soil with full sun to partial shade; consider its potential as a border plant, image 62
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — it's important to note that Ribes rubrum prefers well-drained; each approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — Space plants approximately 4-6 feet apart to ensure ample growth and airflow
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — They contain a tart flavor, which is perfect for jellies, preserves, and baking
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — consider its potential as a border plant; and low-maintenance requirements, image 83
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — which are a subtle highlight before the main attraction; they contain a tart flavor, which is perfect for, image 98
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — Its spring blossoms attract pollinators, while the fruit entices birds; adding a nutritious aspect to their, image 90
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — The Garden Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a hardy deciduous shrub reaching 3-5 feet in height and width; thrives in
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — and low-maintenance requirements; these blossoms give way to the signature jewel-like currants, image 85
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — each approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter; this plant typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet with a, image 101
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — The Garden Red Currant (Ribes rubrum) is a hardy deciduous shrub reaching 3-5 feet in height and width; thrives, image 59
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