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Cherry Red Currant

Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum 'Cherry'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Cherry'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Cherry Red Currant plant details

Cherry Red Currant is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cherry Red 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 Cherry Red Currant

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An old-fashioned garden favorite for making excellent pies, jelly, and wine. S/M
Large early berry but vigorous bush wildly attractive of aphids.

Gardening facts about Cherry Red Currant plant

How to Grow Cherry Red Currant

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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