26+ Ribes Sanguineum King Ed Vii

It was introduced in to britain in 1817. It was introduced in to britain in 1817.

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Ribes sanguineum king ed vii

Pendulous clusters of vivid crimson flowers make this the most richly colored variety of flowering currant. Ribes sanguineum king edward vii. With a fragrant foliage characteristic of all plants of this variety ribes sanguineum king edward vii displays pendulous dark red clusters of flowers early in the year which can develop into black berries later on.

This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. Ribes sanguineum king edward vii. Ribes sanguineum originates from dry open woods and rocky slopes in western north america as far south as california.

In late summer remove any dead diseased or crossing branches to maintain a healthy open framework and reduce the flowered shoots to a strong lower bud. Archibald menzies is regarded as the first european to discover ribes sanguineum which he did in 1793 during his voyage with capt. It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by rhs experts.

Bushy and more compact than the common varieties to a maximum of 6 x 4 february to may bloom is followed by persistent deep blue berries. Spectacular spring blooming native flowering currant king edward vii bursts into a mass of 4 pendulous clusters described as electric neon deep fuchsia. A more compact grower than most excellent as a hedge or in a mixed shrub border in native landscaping in cooler climates.

Winter currant king edward vii. Blue black berries are a favorite of birds. Rhs plants for pollinators plants.

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