Clove currant typically starts flowering in April.
clove currant
Ribes odoratum 'Crandall'
The clove currant (Ribes odoratum 'Crandall') is a deciduous shrub with attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. Native to the Pacific Northwest, it grows up to 3 feet wide and 7 feet tall. Its leaves are oval, light green in color and have a distinctive clove scent when crushed. It produces clusters of hanging white flowers in spring which are pollinated by hummingbirds and bees. The small round fruits that follow are edible and have a sweet, clove-like flavor. Clove currant requires full sun and well-draining soils, and is an easy plant to maintain and care for in your garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Ribes odoratum 'Crandall' is typically in July or August.
