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    RIBES
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    RIBES

    Commonly known as 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.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Place of origin
      Northern temperate regions, South America.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Varieties
    RIBES x gordonianum
    Gordon's Currant
    syn. R. x beatonii - (hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. petraeum). Two-tone red/yellow flowers in spring
     
    3 Litre
    £15.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RIBES laurifolium
    Leathery leaves and greenish white flowers followed by red then blackish berries
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RIBES laurifolium 'Amy Doncaster'
    Flowering currant
    An attractive form which is more dwarfish in habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    RIBES odoratum
    Buffalo currant
    (syn. Aureum) - striking yellow scented flowers bright green foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    RIBES sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
    American currant
    Compact and upright habit with dark red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    RIBES sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'
    American currant
    Late dark red flowering currant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RIBES sanguineum 'White Icicle'
    American currant
    Pure white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    RIBES speciosum
    Fuchsia-flowered currant
    Glossy foliage, scarlet tubular flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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