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    RIBES

    Commonly known as Flowering currant

    Genus of about 160 species of mainly deciduous, occasionally evergreen, sometimes spiny shrubs, widely distribited in woodland, scrub and rocky places in northern temperate regions with some from South America.

    Edible species in this family include R. nigrum, blackcurrant, R. rubrum, redcurrant and R, uva-crispa, gooseberry.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Flowers earlier than odoratum and sanguineum.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Blush pink
    • Fully hardy
    • Tall Shrub
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    RIBES sanguineum 'White Icicle'

    RIBES sanguineum 'White Icicle'

    Flowering currant, American currant
    Available from £17.50
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    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Bells Seedling'

    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Bells Seedling'

    Prickly heath
    Available from £15.00
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    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Crimsonia'

    GAULTHERIA mucronata 'Crimsonia'

    Prickly heath
    Available from £15.00
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    INDIGOFERA amblyantha

    INDIGOFERA amblyantha

    Available from £16.50
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    varieties
    RIBES laurifolium 'Amy Doncaster'
    Flowering currant
    An attractive form which is more dwarfish in habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RIBES odoratum
    Buffalo currant
    (syn. Aureum) - striking yellow scented flowers bright green foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RIBES sanguineum 'White Icicle'
    American currant
    Pure white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Unavailable
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    RIBES speciosum
    Fuchsia-flowered currant
    Glossy foliage, scarlet tubular flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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