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Ribes gayanum
Evergreen shrub
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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.

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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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