Berries

Ribes spp. Heros (Red Currant)

Ribes sativum 'Heros'

Also known as Heros Red Currant

$17.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones3-7

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Ribes spp. Heros (Red Currant), 'Red Currant', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An edible berry plant for the home garden , fresh fruit harvest with minimal care once established.

Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture during fruit development. Watch for birds (netting may be needed at harvest). Mulch to keep roots cool.

Plant Details

Botanical: Ribes sativum 'Heros'
Common name: Heros Red Currant
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Deciduous
Mature size: 3-5 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: Mid-spring
Bloom color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Harvest: Early summer, Midsummer

Care Notes

Plant in average to moist, well-drained soil. Prune to a vase shape and renew the oldest canes every few years. Use bird netting to protect the crop. Do not plant near Pinus monticola or P. strobus - Ribes is an alternate host for white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola).

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees
Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage

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