Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ribes sanguineum Red Flowering Currant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Attractive tall-growing deciduous shrub with weeping clusters of dark-pink current-like flowers in Spring followed by black berries. Great for cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 3m tall x 2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Fragrant Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Grossulariaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Red
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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