RIBES sanguineum 'Oregon Snowflake'
RIBES sanguineum 'Oregon Snowflake'
Commonly known as American currant, flowering currant
An improved form of R. sanguineum, selected for its compact habit and dissected leaves. White flowers.
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
Improved form of Ribes White Icicle -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, scale insects. Powdery mildew, coral spot. -
Deciduous
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White
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Tubular
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Palmate
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Lobed
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Height and Spread
150 by 150cm -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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 foliage
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Bee friendly
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