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Wilder Red Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum 'Wilder'

Also Known As

  • Ribes sativum 'Wilder'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Wilder Red Currant plant details

Wilder Red Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wilder Red Currant

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wilder Red Currant

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This variety has a long bearing season during July. Fruit is deep crimson, heavily borne, with great flesh. Plant is columnar to 4-6'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Wilder Red Currant plant

How to Grow Wilder Red Currant

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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