Ribes sanguineum Flowering currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes sanguineum
Flowering currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes sanguineum plant species is found in Western N. America. Occasionally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Flowering currant.

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Latin Name:  Ribes sanguineum
Common Name:  Flowering currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Open to wooded, moist to rather dry valleys and foothills[60].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Succeeds in full sun, it is also quite tolerant of shade though it does not fruit so well in such a position[11]. Tolerates maritime exposure[49]. Hardy to about -25°c[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are a number of named varieties[182]. A plant labelled R. sanguineum carneum (which is probably the cultivar 'Carneum Grandiflorum') was seen at Kew with a very good crop of unripe fruit in July 1994[K]. A disease-resistant plant, the species is being used in blackcurrant breeding programmes[119]. 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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