27+ Ribes Sanguineum Varieties

Ribes sanguineum is a great choice for either restoration or landscaping near the home. A white flowered variety also stands out.

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Ribes sanguineum varieties

Claremont elk river icicle king edward vii. Some remarkable flowering currant varieties. Currants and gooseberries belong to the genus ribes from the arabic or persian word ribas meaning acid tasting.

Ribes sanguineum the flowering currant redflower currant or red flowering currant is a north american species of flowering plant in the family grossulariaceae native to western united states and canada british columbia washington idaho oregon california but widely cultivated and naturalized throughout temperate europe and australasia. Description flowering currant is not only a northwest native growing extensivley from british columbia south to northern california but has also become popular garden shrub grown for its brightly colored and scented flowers in early spring. This deciduous multi stemmed shrub grows 8 10 tall on upright arching stems.

Height and spread to 8ft 2 4m. Glutinosum found along the coast of california and oregon has less hairy leaves. Height to 6ft 1 8.

There are several named cultivated varieties with red pink two tone or white flowers. Ribes sanguineum koja dense vegetation and nice red flowers. The showy flowers in the spring provide nectar to hummingbirds and attract butterflies.

It bears deep green leaves 2 wide each with 3 5 lobes. However it was david douglas the famous scottish plant explorer who introduced it into british commerce. Ribes sanguineum white icicle big bunches of white flowers.

Shoreline Area News March 2019