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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

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) — When integrating this shrub into a landscape design
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — shrub with red blooms
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — Bear in mind that occasional pruning is beneficial to maintain its shape and promote vigorous flowering
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — shrub for half or shade
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — it requires minimal watering once established; these berries can reach about half an inch in
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry (Ribes Speciosum) — These berries can reach about half an inch in diameter.<br><br>For optimal growth
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