Ribes sanguineum

red-flowered currant or winter currant

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.