RIBES laurifolium
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RIBES laurifolium
Commonly known as Flowering currant
Leathery leaves and greenish white flowers followed by red then blackish berries
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot. -
Place of origin
Western China -
EvergreenScalloped, leathery, dark-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
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White
Greenish white -
Cup-shaped
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Racemes
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Crenate
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Oblong
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading dioecious shrub (male and female plants needed for successful berry production). Produces flowers in pendent racemes, males to 5cm (2in) long, females to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Pruning group 2
Suitable 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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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Ribes - Growing Guide
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