Yellow Flowering Currant
Ribes aureum
RY-bes OR-ee-um
Fruiting Plants: Currant
Clove Currant
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Fragrant yellow flowers in May. Black berries in late summer. Valued for its foliage and flowers. Hummingbirds feed on nectar and other birds eat the berries. The bushes are highly ornamental and provide visual appeal, and provide plenty of fruit for eating fresh or making into preserves and pies.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Bush
Height
3–5 ft
Spread
3–5 ft
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
8-5-2008
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Cuttings
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Summer
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
8 Sweet
Pollination
Another currant nearby improves fruit production
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1201+ hours