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Ribes alpinum

Family Grossulariaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description The deciduous shrub Ribes alpinum (Alpine currant) bears faded lime blossoms during mid spring. The glossy foliage is greyish lime in colour. Ribes alpinum (Alpine currant) bears showy and medium red fruit.
Typical Uses Hedge.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Ribes alpinum .