Ribes petraeum Rock red currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes petraeum
Rock red currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes petraeum plant species is found in W. and C. Europe. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock red currant.

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Latin Name:  Ribes petraeum
Common Name:  Rock red currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Wulf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mountains from C. Europe to the Pyrenees[50].

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 is one of the species from which the cultivated forms of redcurrants have been derived[183, 200]. 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].

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