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RIBES x gordonianum
Commonly known as Gordon's Currant
syn. R. x beatonii - (hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. petraeum). Two-tone red/yellow flowers in spring
Further Reading....
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Deciduous3-5-lobed, toothed, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Bicolor
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Red
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Yellow
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, spineless shrub. Produces 5-lobed flowers in dense, pendent racemes to 7cm (3in) long
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
RIBES x gordonianum
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowDoes not produce fruitPests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spotPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeRacemesTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginLobed
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Leaf shapeOrbicular
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented foliageAromatic foliage
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Ribes - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50