red currant

Red currant (Ribes rubrum 'Champagne Pink') should be watered thoroughly when the soil begins to dry out. During times of active growth the bush should be watered deeply about once per week. In areas of extreme heat or drought, the plant may need to be watered 2 to 3 times per week. In the winter months when the plant is dormant, the bush should be watered less often, about once every 2 to 3 weeks.

Red currant (Ribes rubrum 'Champagne Pink') requires full sun to partial shade to thrive. Plant in an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the morning. Sunlight should be dappled with some light shade during the heat of the afternoon. During the spring and summer, it is beneficial to maintain consistent, direct sunlight in order to increase fruit production. During winter months, it's best to limit sunlight exposure and provide some protection from the harsher rays of the sun.

Pruning Red Currant (Ribes rubrum 'Champagne Pink') should take place in late winter or early spring while the shrub is still dormant. Four-year-old bushes and older require a severe pruning every other year. When pruning, remove all suckers from the base of the bush and all dead, broken or crossed branches. Cut the remaining branches back by 1/3-1/2 their length to encourage growth. The goal is to have 8-10 vigorous canes with about a third being old wood and 2 thirds being new growth. During the summer, shorten overly long shoots. Finally, make sure to provide additional winter protection if you live in an area with very cold winters.