Currant Seeds - Pink

Pink currant seeds grow into a deciduous shrub with an upright to spreading growth habit, suitable for cool to temperate climates. Plants are commonly grown in home gardens, edible landscapes, and small-scale plantings where winters are cold enough to support dormancy. Pink currant shrubs adapt well to a range of soil types when good drainage is provided and benefit from consistent moisture during the growing season. They are typically planted as perennial shrubs and can be used in garden borders, hedgerows, or mixed plantings.

Features

• Deciduous shrub with upright to spreading growth habit

• Well suited to cool and temperate climates

• Suitable for home gardens and small edible plantings

• Performs well in full sun to partial shade

• Perennial plant suitable for long-term cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Ribes rubrum

• Common name (US): Currant

• Seed type / variety: Pink

• Growth habit: Deciduous shrub

• USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 7

• 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; requires moist soil and cool temperatures

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

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

• Watering needs: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 3 to 5 feet tall; 3 to 5 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 3 to 5 feet apart