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Red Flowering Currant

Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet'

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Overview

The Red Flowering Currant, Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet', is a deciduous shrub reaching 5-6 ft tall, with a similar spread. It boasts scarlet tubular flowers in early spring, attracting hummingbirds. This hardy currant thrives in well-drained soil under full to partial sun. Ideal for borders or as a wildlife garden accent, it's drought-tolerant once established, adding vibrant color and easy-care appeal to temperate landscapes. USDA zones 6-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean
Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — It boasts scarlet tubular flowers in early spring, attracting hummingbirds
Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — It boasts scarlet tubular flowers in early spring, attracting hummingbirds

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — is a deciduous shrub reaching 5-6 ft tall
Red Flowering Currant (Ribes 'Pulborough Scarlet') — It boasts scarlet tubular flowers in early spring, attracting hummingbirds

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