= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
low
greenish yellow
April
3 to 6 ft.
3 to 6 ft.
No
northern Europe to Russia
sun to shade
USDA zones 2-7
hardy to 9,000 ft.
Alpine currant is a compact, multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded shape. One of its best qualities is its small, rich green leaves.
The leaves and narrow branches allow alpine currant can be used nice background plant or as a hedge plant that requires little shearing. Most plants found in the nursery trade are male plants, which will not produce seeds. Open clusters of bell-shaped greenish yellow flowers appear in spring only on female plants.
Alpine currant has been growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden in a shady location. It has beautiful green leaves and a dense branching habit. It can make a good choice for hedges, screening or as a background plant.
Prune occasionally to achieve desired shape.
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