Ribes gordonianum typically starts flowering in April.
currant
Ribes gordonianum
The currant (Ribes gordonianum) is a low-growing evergreen bush that grows up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It produces dark green foliage and clusters of small white or pink flowers in the spring. The flowers transform into a dense cluster of shiny red berries in summer, while in the autumn the leaves turn an enchanting deep yellow and orange. Not only is the currant aesthetically pleasing, but it’s also beneficial to pollinating insects and birds. It prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and plenty of water. The currant can thrive for many years, with minimal effort. Therefore, if you are looking to add a touch of low-maintenance color to your landscape, the currant is an excellent option.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
Red with yellow throat Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,yellow,pink,black,white Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
For currant (Ribes gordonianum) plants, water once or twice a week, providing 1 to 2 inches of water. Water at the base of the plant rather than from the top. Currants like their soils to be consistently moist, not soggy. During dry periods, check the soil every 2-3 days, and if it appears dry, add water until the next scheduled watering. Additionally, mulching with organic materials, such as wood chips, can help retain soil moisture.
sunlight
Currant plants prefer full sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day. They will still grow in partial shade, but they will produce more plentiful and larger fruits when given direct sun. If grown in full sun, the plants should be given afternoon shade to help fend off excessive heat. Currants can also tolerate temperatures down to -25°F (-32°C) in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3–7.
pruning
Pruning for a currant (Ribes gordonianum) should take place in late winter or very early spring. Start by removing any shoots that are dead, diseased or damaged. Prune all stems that are crossing over each other or growing into the centre of the plant. Prune out weak, spindly or excessively twiggy stems and reduce the length of the branches by about 1-third. Be sure to leave some branches that are at least 1 inch in diameter. Remove any suckers that are growing from the rootstock and shape the plant as desired.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Ribes gordonianum typically begins in July and continues through August.
