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RIBES odoratum
Commonly known as Buffalo currant, Golden currant
(syn. Aureum) - striking yellow scented flowers bright green foliage
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Deciduous - broadly oval 3- to 5-lobed, toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Autumn colours of red and purple
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Yellow -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - erect shrub. Produces flowers in pendent racemes to 5cm (2in) long followed by spherical, black fruit.
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot. -
Place of origin - central USA -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - sweetly scented of cloves
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Scented foliage - spice-scented leaves
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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