Ribes alpinum Alpine currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes alpinum
Alpine currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes alpinum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine currant.

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Latin Name:  Ribes alpinum
Common Name:  Alpine currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Cliffs and rocky woods on limestone[17].

General Uses: The cultivar 'Green Mound' makes a good dwarf hedge[182]. Plants can be grown as a tall ground cover when spaced about 2 metres apart each way[208]. The cultivars 'Aureum' and 'Pumilum' are smaller growing and should be spaced about 1 metre apart[208].

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