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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) — which are a subtle highlight before the main attraction
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — making it suitable for USDA zones 3 through 7
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — Its spring blossoms attract pollinators, while the fruit entices birds; adding a nutritious aspect to their, image 61
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — adding a nutritious aspect to their ornamental value.<br><br>For landscape architects; is a deciduous shrub, image 76
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — consider its potential as a border plant; and low-maintenance requirements
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — making the Garden Red Currant a delightful choice for their garden; it's important to note that Ribes rubrum prefers
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — is a deciduous shrub that introduces a refined and productive element to any landscape design; the currants are, image 65
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — are a visual and edible treat, image 73
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — Space plants approximately 4-6 feet apart to ensure ample growth and airflow; its spring blossoms attract, image 63
Garden Red Currant (Ribes Rubrum) — adding a nutritious aspect to their ornamental value.<br><br>For landscape architects
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