Ribes petraeum biebersteinii (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes petraeum biebersteinii
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes petraeum biebersteinii plant species is found in E. Europe - Caucasus. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. caucasicum. Bieb.

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Latin Name:  Ribes petraeum biebersteinii
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  (Berl.)Schneid.

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]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. 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].

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