Ribes spicatum Nordic currant (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes spicatum
Nordic currant
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes spicatum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Nordic currant. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. petraeum. non Wulf. R. pubescens. R. rubrum. non L.

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Latin Name:  Ribes spicatum
Common Name:  Nordic currant
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Robson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods on limestone[17].

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]. Very closely related to R. rubrum[11, 17], this species is involved in the parentage of the cultivated redcurrants[17, 34]. 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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