Currant Seeds - Golden

Golden currant seeds grow into a deciduous shrub with an upright to spreading growth habit, adapted to cool and temperate climates. This currant type is commonly grown in home gardens, native plantings, and edible landscapes where winter dormancy supports healthy growth. Plants are tolerant of a range of soil conditions when adequate drainage is provided and perform well with consistent moisture during the growing season. Golden currant shrubs are typically planted as long-lived perennials and are suitable for borders, hedgerows, and mixed shrub plantings.

Features

• Deciduous shrub with upright to spreading growth habit

• Well adapted to cool and temperate climates

• Suitable for home gardens and edible landscape use

• Performs well in full sun to partial shade

• Perennial shrub suitable for long-term cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Ribes aureum

• Common name (US): Currant

• Seed type / variety: Golden

• Growth habit: Deciduous shrub

• USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 8

• Planting season: Spring or fall

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor stratification: January to March

  • Outdoor sowing: March to April or September to October

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 30 days after cold stratification; moist soil and cool temperatures required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loam or sandy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 4 to 6 feet tall; 4 to 6 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 4 to 6 feet apart