Very easy to grow, tolerates a variety of conditions and soils, but is best in sun. I light pruning immediately after flowering is possible for shape, and to encourage future bloom, but is not necessary.
These estimates for how long Red flowering currant takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average 2164 days | Min 2164 days | Max 2164 days (2)
When flowering currants bloom, this is a good cue for beekeepers the make their first Spring inspection of their hives.
Redflower currant, Flowering currant
Ribes sanguineum Pursh