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Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when fruiting. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Consistent moisture promotes healthy growth and fruit production.
Also known as Buffalo Currant · Flowering Currant · Fragrant Currant
Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) is a deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant golden-yellow flowers in spring and edible berries, offering ornamental and wildlife value.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Thrives in temperate climates and is very cold hardy.
Light
25% intensity
Benefits from spring fertilization or compost application.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when fruiting. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Consistent moisture promotes healthy growth and fruit production.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fruit production. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Thin out older stems to improve air circulation and light penetration into the plant's center.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in autumn, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root division of established clumps in early spring is also an effective method.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Golden Currant (Ribes aureum)
Where Golden Currant (Ribes aureum) is found
Density
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Ribes |
| Species | Ribes aureum |
Similar in genus Ribes
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