Gordon's currant

How to Grow and Care for Gordon's currant

Gordon's currant · Ribes nigrum
Also known as: Beaton's currant

Grow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Gordon's currant

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun

How to Water Gordon's currant?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Gordon's currant?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Gordon's currant?

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What Soil Is Best for Gordon's currant?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Gordon's currant?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Gordon's currant?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Gordon's currant?

Cut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate Gordon's currant?

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant Gordon's currant?

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How to Care for Gordon's currant in Winter?

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How to Plant Gordon's currant?

Grow in any moderately fertile soil in full sun

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How to Repot Gordon's currant?

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How to Harvest Gordon's currant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

May be susceptible to gall mites, gall midge and aphids

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The Toxicity of Gordon's currant

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Attributes of Gordon's currant

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ribes nigrum
Genus
Ribes
Family
Grossulariaceae
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