clove currant
Ribes odoratum 'Crandall'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
purple,black Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Clove currant (Ribes odoratum 'Crandall') requires frequent, light watering. During its active growing season (May-August), water deeply once or twice per week. Make sure the soil stays moist, but not soggy. During the fall and winter months, water less often, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. In regions with dry, hot summers, supplemental watering may be necessary to help keep your clove currant hydrated.
sunlight
The clove currant (Ribes odoratum 'Crandall') is a deciduous shrub that requires full sun in order to thrive. It grows best in sunny locations with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. When grown in partial shade, it may not reach its full potential and its flower production can suffer. Clove currant can also tolerate some light shade, but its growth and flowering will be reduced. It is important to provide the shrub with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for best results.
pruning
Clove currant (Ribes odoratum 'Crandall') should be pruned in early to midsummer, immediately after the shrub has finished flowering. Pruning the shrub at this time will result in a tighter, more compact shape, as well as promote flowering and new growth the next season. When pruning, it is important to remove 1/3 of the oldest, larger branches at the base of the shrub, cutting them back to a shoulder or bud. Also remove any dead, broken, or diseased branches. Keep in mind that clove currant is relatively slow growing, and should not be pruned more than once per season.
