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Red Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum

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Overview

Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) is a deciduous shrub showcasing striking clusters of pink to red flowers in early spring, reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet. Its berries attract birds while the foliage adds fall color. Prefers well-drained soils and partial to full sun. Ideal for borders and wildlife gardens, it's a North American native offering low maintenance and moderate drought tolerance once established. Zones 6-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red Flowering Currant (Ribes Sanguineum) — reaching a height of 6-10 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet
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Photograph: Dr Richard Murray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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