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Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry

Ribes Speciosum

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Overview

The Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is a striking, California native shrub known for its vibrant fuchsia-hued flowers resembling hanging lanterns. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun to part shade, reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide. It boasts spiny stems and deep green, lobed leaves. Flourishing in USDA zones 7-10, it requires minimal watering once established, offering a drought-tolerant option for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — red blooms dangle elegantly from the arching stems
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — This deciduous plant thrives in full sun to part shade, reaching up to 6 feet tall and wideFuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — it requires minimal watering once establishedFuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — It boasts spiny stems and deep green, lobed leavesFuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — spiny berries that attract a variety of birds while also adding further interest to the shrub's appearanceFuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — consider its thorny nature and position it accordingly within your spaceFuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — The Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is a striking; it boasts spiny stems and deep green, lobed+43

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — red blooms dangle elegantly from the arching stems
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — This deciduous plant thrives in full sun to part shade, reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — it requires minimal watering once established
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — It boasts spiny stems and deep green, lobed leaves
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — spiny berries that attract a variety of birds while also adding further interest to the shrub's appearance
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — consider its thorny nature and position it accordingly within your space
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — The Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is a striking; it boasts spiny stems and deep green, lobed
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — Flourishing in USDA zones 7-10; scientifically named Ribes speciosum
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — This deciduous plant thrives in full sun to part shade, reaching up to 6 feet tall and wide; uSDA hardiness
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — scientifically named Ribes speciosum
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — It boasts spiny stems and deep green, lobed leaves; the Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is a
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — offering a drought-tolerant option for wildlife-friendly gardens
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — providing a striking contrast against the plant's glossy
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — Hailing from the coastal regions of California and Baja California
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — red flowers in the garden
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — which blossom abundantly in late winter to early spring
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — The Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) is a striking
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — The leaves are lanced-shaped and can grow up to 3 inches long
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — California native shrub known for its vibrant fuchsia-hued flowers resembling hanging lanterns
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — Flourishing in USDA zones 7-10
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — California native shrub known for its vibrant fuchsia-hued flowers resembling hanging lanterns; red blooms
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — It is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — Ribes speciosum requires well-drained soil and can thrive in full sun to partial shade
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — USDA hardiness zones for this plant range between 7 and 9
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