RIBES odoratum

(syn. Aureum) - striking yellow scented flowers bright green foliage

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Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£14.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

Deciduous - broadly oval 3- to 5-lobed, toothed leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Autumn colours of red and purple
Yellow
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Tall Shrub - erect shrub. Produces flowers in pendent racemes to 5cm (2in) long followed by spherical, black fruit.
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
Flower Shape - Racemes -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Lobed - see photos above
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.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - sweetly scented of cloves
Scented foliage - spice-scented leaves
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant