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Ribes sanguineum

Family Grossulariaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 4 m (4 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Ribes sanguineum (red-flowered currant) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early spring. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Ribes sanguineum (red-flowered currant) bears showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Ribes sanguineum (red-flowered currant) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden.