RIBES x gordonianum
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RIBES x gordonianum
Commonly known as Gordon's Currant
syn. R. x beatonii - (hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. petraeum). Two-tone red/yellow flowers in spring
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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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Ribes - Growing Guide
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