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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
Further Reading....
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Deciduous3-5-lobed, toothed, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Bicolor -
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Yellow -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2.5m (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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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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
RIBES x gordonianum
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Additional Features
Good to knowDoes not produce fruit
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot
Place of originGarden origin -
Flower ShapeRacemesTubular
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Lobed(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Orbicular
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable 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 PlantsScented foliageAromatic foliage
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Ribes - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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