rock redcurrant
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A deciduous shrub, known as the 'rock redcurrant' which reaches a height of around 1.8m with green foliage. Clusters of pretty red flowers in spring are followed by glossy red berries which are acidic in flavour but good for jams and preserves. The fruits do contain a high quantity of seeds
Scientific classification
- Species
- rock redcurrant (Ribes petraeum)
- Genus
- Ribes
- Family
- Grossulariaceae
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- Toxicity
- Fruit Edible · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rock redcurrant
Distribution map
Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rock redcurrant
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rock redcurrant care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningPrune twice yearly in summer and winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings from young plants to avoid disease
Growing
GrowingRedcurrants can be planted in the ground or in a large container in full sun in a sheltered location. See redcurrant cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to American gooseberry mildew, grey moulds and coral spot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, gooseberry sawfly, spotted wing drosophila and currant scale
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