Flowering Currant Plant
Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) is a shrub that grows 3-10 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, prefers moist, well-drained soil, full sun to part shade, medium to high moisture, edible berries, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1 to 3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained acidic soil
Shade
Full sun to part shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
Yes, berries
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Cool
Temperature (°)
5 to 25
Humidity (%)
40 to 80
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
300-800 g
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
4.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.2
Yield Per Plant
2-5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10-20 yrs
Health Benefits
Edible berries, rich in vitamin C.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew ,Leaf Spot ,Rust ,Aphids, Scale Insects
White, powdery growth on leaves, Dark spots on leaves, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Distorted leaves, sticky residue ,Sticky residue, sooty mold
Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Remove and destroy infected leaves, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Horticultural oil, insecticidal soap
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with mancozeb, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid), Systemic insecticides (acephate)
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, which supports immune health.
- Some currant species have been used for digestive issues and inflammation.
- Berries may have heart-protective benefits.