Ribes orientale (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes orientale
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes orientale plant species is found in S.E. Europe to S.W. Asia. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. punctatum. R. resinosum.

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Latin Name:  Ribes orientale
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Desf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stony slopes and rocks to 4000 metres in the Himalayas[51].

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]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. This species is closely allied to R. alpinum[11]. Plants can harbour a stage of white pine blister rust, so should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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