RIBES sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Commonly known as American currant, Flowering currant

Compact and upright habit with dark red flowers

RIBES sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Wildlife plant - insects
	Pests & Diseases	Aphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot.
	Place of origin	Cultivar of the species introduced from western North America by Scottish botanist David Douglas in 1817.

Flower Shape

Racemes

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Lobed

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Orbicular

(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 foliage

Aromatic leaves.

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

Moderately fertile

Wildlife