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    RIBES
    RIBES
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    RIBES

    Commonly known as 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
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Place of origin
      Northern temperate regions, South America.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    varieties
    RIBES laurifolium
    Leathery leaves and greenish white flowers followed by red then blackish berries
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    Not available until May 2026
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    RIBES sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
    American currant
    Compact and upright habit with dark red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available from February 2026
    Awaiting new stock
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    RIBES sanguineum 'White Icicle'
    American currant
    Pure white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    Unavailable
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    Useful extras...

    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
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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
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