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Slitsa Blackcurrants

Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum 'Slitsa'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 2a-7b

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Slitsa Blackcurrants plant details

Slitsa Blackcurrants is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Slitsa Blackcurrants

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Slitsa Blackcurrants

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Slitsa' has larger fruits more flavorful and sweeter than traditional selections. In addition, the fruits ripe earlier than any other selection we know.

Gardening facts about Slitsa Blackcurrants plant

How to Grow Slitsa Blackcurrants

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 7'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Ribes 'Gordonianum', Ribes gordonianum, Flowering Currant

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Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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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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