Silver Geiter Black Currant
Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum 'Silvergieters Zwarte'
Also Known As
- Ribes 'Silver Geiter'
- Ribes nigrum 'Silver Geiter'
Plant type
shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Silver Geiter Black Currant plant details
Silver Geiter Black Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Silver Geiter Black Currant
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: grossulariaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Silver Geiter Black Currant
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Silver Geiter Black Currant plant
How to Grow Silver Geiter Black Currant
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ribes for your garden
aka Ribes sanguineum 'Moon Dust', Moon Dust Flowering Current, Moondust Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 4'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
aka Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 7'-8'
Width: 6'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-7'
Width: 7'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Ribes sanguinea 'Pulsbo Scarlet', Ribes sanguineum 'Pulsbo Scarlet', Flowering Currant, Pulsbo Scarlet Red Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Ribes 'Strybing Pink', Flowering Currant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 7'-8'
Width: 6'-7'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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