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RIBES laurifolium
Commonly known as Flowering currant
Leathery leaves and greenish white flowers followed by red then blackish berries
Further Reading....
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EvergreenScalloped, leathery, dark-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
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WhiteGreenish white -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading dioecious shrub (male and female plants needed for successful berry production). Produces flowers in pendent racemes, males to 5cm (2in) long, females to 2.5cm (1in) 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 -
Partial shade
RIBES laurifolium
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, leaf spot, powdery mildew, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of originWestern China -
Flower ShapeCup-shapedRacemes
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Crenate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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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 flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Ribes - Growing Guide
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1m (39in)
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Buy Varieties of RIBES laurifolium
RIBES laurifolium 'Amy Doncaster'
Flowering currant
an attractive form which is more dwarfish in habit
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
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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