Ribes x holosericeum (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes x holosericeum
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes x holosericeum plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, R. petraeum caucasicum x R. spicatum[200]. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Ribes x holosericeum
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Otto.&Dietr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

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]. There are some named forms[200]. 'Pallidum' has large red fruits[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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