Ribes valdivianum (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes valdivianum
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes valdivianum plant species is found in S. America - Chile, Argentina. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. glandulosum. non Ruiz.&Pavon.

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Latin Name:  Ribes valdivianum
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Phil.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests between latitudes 38 and 42°south[11].

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 produce suckers 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]. The flowers are often damaged by spring frosts and so it does not fruit well in Britain[11, 182].

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