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RIBES odoratum
Commonly known as Buffalo currant, Golden currant
(syn. Aureum) - striking yellow scented flowers bright green foliage
(UK Delivery Only)
£17.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot. -
Place of origin
Central USA -
DeciduousBroadly oval 3- to 5-lobed, toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Autumn colours of red and purple
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Yellow
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Racemes
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubErect 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) -
Scented flowersSweetly scented of cloves
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Scented foliageSpice-scented leaves
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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