Ribes sanguineum
RED FLOWERING CURRANT
Grossulariaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: crimson, pink, red or white

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic

Ornamental Fruit: blue-black
 
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Ribes sanguineum
RED FLOWERING CURRANT
Grossulariaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson, pink, red or white

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic

Ornamental Fruit: blue-black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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