Ribes alpinum
ALPINE CURRANT, FLOWERING CURRANT
Grossulariaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 2-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.9m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia

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Ribes alpinum
ALPINE CURRANT, FLOWERING CURRANT
Grossulariaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 2-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.9m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Ornamental Fruit: red on females


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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