common redcurrant

Also known as: garnet berry; northern redcurrant; raisin tree; whitecurrant; pinkcurrant

An upright shrub to 2m with lobed leaves and hanging sprays of small, green flowers in spring. These are followed in summer by edible, redcurrant berries in long, hanging clusters

Scientific classification

Species: common redcurrant (Ribes rubrum)
Genus: Ribes
Family: Grossulariaceae

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Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
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Distribution of common redcurrant

Distribution map

Western Europe

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Quick identification of common redcurrant

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common redcurrant care guide

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

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

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

May be pruned to create a permanent framework as a bush, standard, cordon or fan. Main pruning in dormant season; also summer pruning of vigorous side shoots

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn

Growing

Will grow in any reasonable garden soil, and benefits from mulching with well-rotted compost, manure or bark particularly on dry soils. See redcurrant cultivation

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