Blackcurrant.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

5 to 6 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 7

Blütezeit

Early to mid spring

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist and apply a thick layer of mulch to protect the shallow roots. Watch for signs of aphids or powdery mildew on the leaves during the warmer months. Prune older wood annually to encourage vigorous new growth and better fruit production.

Gießen

Water deeply during dry spells to ensure the fruit develops properly.

Düngen

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

Schneiden

Remove a third of the oldest stems each winter to keep the plant productive.

Umtopfen

These are best grown in the ground, but if kept in containers, move to a larger pot every few years.

Boden

Moist, fertile, well-draining loam

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-30 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 10 to 15 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

The berries are safe for children to eat, but be mindful of potential choking hazards with very young toddlers.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to the aromatic oils.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen is not considered a significant allergen.

Essbarkeit

Always ensure you have correctly identified the plant before consuming any berries.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Three to five lobed leaves
• Strongly aromatic foliage when crushed
• Clusters of small dark purple berries
• Woody stems with peeling bark

Höhe

1 bis 1,5m

Breite

1 bis 1,5m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

greenish-yellow, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

black, Mid to late summer

Häufige Probleme

• Currant Big Bud Mite — Mites cause buds to swell and fail to open properly.
• Powdery Mildew — A white fungal growth appears on leaves and stems in humid conditions.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, division, seed

Pflanzzeit

early spring, late autumn

Überwinterung

Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold. Prune out any dead or damaged wood during the dormant season.

Im Kübel

They grow well in large containers of at least 40 liters, provided they are kept well-watered.

Planting understory herbs like chives can help suppress weeds and provide a natural pest barrier.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Comfrey — It acts as a dynamic accumulator to provide nutrients to the soil.
• Schnittlauch — The strong scent may help deter certain pests.

Fernhalten von

• Eastern white pine — They can act as alternate hosts for white pine blister rust.

Ähnliche Arten

• Redcurrant — It is a close relative with similar growth habits but produces red fruit.
• Ribes uva-crispa — It belongs to the same genus and shares similar cultural requirements.

Botanisches

Familie

Grossulariaceae

Gattung

Ribes

Ordnung

Saxifragales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Northern and central Europe and northern Asia.

Artenschutz

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in cool, moist woodland edges and riverbanks where it can access consistent soil moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen

Verwendung

culinary jams, juices, ornamental shrub, hedging

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need two plants for fruit?

Most varieties are self-fertile, but planting more than one can increase your yield.

When should I prune?

Prune in late winter while the plant is dormant to encourage new growth.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Ribes comes from an Arabic word for a different plant, while nigrum is Latin for black, referring to the fruit color.

Gut zu wissen

• Blackcurrants were once banned in the United States for decades because they were thought to spread a fungus to pine trees.
• The unique scent of the leaves is often used in high-end perfumery.
• They are a staple ingredient in many traditional European desserts.