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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot.Place of originNorthern temperate regions, South America.
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Ribes - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of RIBES

RIBES x gordonianum
Gordon's Currant
syn. R. x beatonii - (hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. petraeum). Two-tone red/yellow flowers in spring

RIBES laurifolium
Flowering currant
leathery leaves and greenish white flowers followed by red then blackish berries

RIBES laurifolium 'Amy Doncaster'
Flowering currant
an attractive form which is more dwarfish in habit

RIBES odoratum
Buffalo currant, Golden currant
(syn. Aureum) - striking yellow scented flowers bright green foliage

RIBES sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
American currant, Flowering currant
Compact and upright habit with dark red flowers

RIBES sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'
American currant, Flowering currant
late dark red flowering currant


RIBES sanguineum 'White Icicle'
American currant, Flowering currant
pure white flowers


RIBES speciosum
Fuchsia-flowered currant
glossy foliage, scarlet tubular flowers
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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

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™.
Only £7.50