Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne'
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne'
Also known as:
Red Currant
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
1.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
7-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Pink red berries are beautiful additions to a mixed fruit salad. The berries are quite large and have a deliciously fresh taste. They are ripe around mid-July. It is best to plant red berries in a partially shaded spot, preferably in soil that is rich in humus.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
30/07
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides shade and protection to Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne', helping to moderate temperature and moisture levels. |
|
Vicia sepium Bush Vetch |
Mentha spicata can attract beneficial insects that help pollinate Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne' and enhance pest control. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Urtica dioica acts as a nutrient accumulator, enriching the soil around Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne' and improving nutrient availability. |
|
Hibiscus syriacus Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus |
Hibiscus syriacus can provide a visual barrier and habitat for beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity in the guild. |
|
Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar, Sweetbriar rose |
Rosa rubiginosa can deter pests with its thorns, providing a natural barrier for the more delicate Ribes rubrum 'Pink Champagne'. |