Californian blackcurrant

How to Grow and Care for Californian blackcurrant

Californian blackcurrant · Ribes bracteosum
Also known as: stink currant

Thrives in cooler climates and moist soil; suitable for stream banks, moist woodland and bog gardens

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Californian blackcurrant

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
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Care Tips

Thrives in cooler climates and moist soil; suitable for stream banks, moist woodland and bog gardens

How to Water Californian blackcurrant?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Californian blackcurrant?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Californian blackcurrant?

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What Soil Is Best for Californian blackcurrant?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Californian blackcurrant?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Californian blackcurrant?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Californian blackcurrant?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Californian blackcurrant?

Propagate by seed or by hardwood cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant Californian blackcurrant?

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How to Care for Californian blackcurrant in Winter?

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How to Plant Californian blackcurrant?

Thrives in cooler climates and moist soil; suitable for stream banks, moist woodland and bog gardens

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How to Repot Californian blackcurrant?

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How to Harvest Californian blackcurrant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot, powdery mildews, honey fungus and coral spot

Pests

May be susceptible to gall mites, gall midge and aphids

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The Toxicity of Californian blackcurrant

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Attributes of Californian blackcurrant

Plant typeShrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginWestern Northern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Ribes bracteosum
Genus
Ribes
Family
Grossulariaceae
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