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Ribes gayanum Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Ribes gayanum plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. villosum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ribes gayanum Family: Grossulariaceae Author: (Spach.)Steud. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade though do not fruit so well in such a position[11].
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, though it has succeeded outdoors at Kew for many years[11] and tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200].
A very ornamental plant[1]. The flowers have a soft sweet perfume[245].
Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so they should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
A suckering shrub[182].
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