Currants are great little fruits with plenty of uses. They contain important vitamins and are high in vitamin C, making them a great healthy option. They are perfect for pies... Currants (Ribes) are thornless understory shrubs, growing in USDA hardiness Zones 3 to 8. Some are cold-hardy to Zone 2. They can grow 3 to 6 feet wide and tall. Currants can grow into fairly large shrubs, so if you’re planting multiple bushes leave at least 3ft (90cm) between them. Caring for Currants. Currants are multi-stemmed shrubs that can grow 1 - 2 metres high and wide, depending on the type and variety. Red and black currants have clusters of green, frilly flowers. Currantsgrow as bushes to about 6 feet tall. They grow best in cool-summer regions and seldom thrive in warm-summer regions unless planted in a cool shady spot. Growingcurrants & gooseberries.Currants and gooseberries can be grown successfully on a wide range of soil types provided drainage is good and fertility is adjusted and maintained. How To GrowCurrant Bushes. Growing Black Currants Outdoors.How To GrowCurrants At Home. Creeping Raspberry Landscaping. Replacing Lawn With Gravel. Additional Resources for Growing and Caring for Currants. For more detailed guidance on currant cultivation, propagation, and creative ways to incorporate them into your garden, explore... Pruning red and white currants Initial Pruning Remove any suckers from the base of the plant. A sucker is a new stem growing up from the base of the main stem or root ball. How to growcurrant bushes in the edible landscapeChoosing between black and red currant bushes for your edible landscapeHow much fruit does a currant bush produce?
