Alpine currant
Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
2 - 7
Flowers:
Greenish-yellow Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Alpine Currant should be watered thoroughly once a week. Water should seep down to the bottom of the pot and fill the soil to the point of saturation. Allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out between waterings. If planted in the ground, water deeply when the top 3-4 inches of soil are dry. In hot summer weather, plants may need to be watered more often. When possible, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses to get water to the roots and help reduce the amount of moisture lost to evaporation.
sunlight
Alpine currant thrives best in full sun locations, receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant prefers cooler climates where it will get ample morning sun and shade in the afternoon. Alpine currant will also tolerate partial shade if it does not receive longer than 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. For optimal growth, place the plant in a location that receives sunlight throughout the day, with some morning sun and lighter afternoon shade.
pruning
Alpine currant (Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound') should be pruned at the end of the winter season for optimal growth and health. Pruning should be light, only removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches. It is generally best to remove only about 1 third of the oldest, weakest, and most undesirable branches each year. This helps ensure that the plant does not become overgrown and crowd out newer, healthier growth. Alpine currant plants do not require frequent pruning, and are not often pruned more than once every couple of years.
