How to grow Red Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum

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.

How long does Red flowering currant take to grow?

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.

Days to Germination How long does it take Red flowering currant to germinate?
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Days to Maturity How long until Red flowering currant is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Red flowering currant Folklore & Trivia

When flowering currants bloom, this is a good cue for beekeepers the make their first Spring inspection of their hives.

Other names for Red flowering currant

Redflower currant, Flowering currant

Ribes sanguineum Pursh

Footnotes

1 USDA Plant Factsheet: Red-Flowering Currant


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