RIBES
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RIBES
Commonly known as Gordon's Currant
Genus of about 160 species of mainly deciduous, occasionally evergreen, sometimes spiny shrubs, widely distribited in woodland, scrub and rocky places in northern temperate regions with some from South America.
Edible species in this family include R. nigrum, blackcurrant, R. rubrum, redcurrant and R, uva-crispa, gooseberry.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Does not produce fruit -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Deciduous3-5-lobed, toothed, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Bicolor
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Red
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Yellow
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Racemes
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Tubular
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Orbicular
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, spineless shrub. Produces 5-lobed flowers in dense, pendent racemes to 7cm (3in) 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 foliageAromatic foliage
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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