Ribes sanguineum

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Ribes sanguineum

Red Flowering Currant

Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery

Description

Upright, multibranched deciduous shrub with medium green maple shaped leaves. The rose-red flowers appear in clusters in mid-winter offering winter color for the garden, and food for hummingbirds. Can tolerate some shade on the coast, and needs shade in

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.