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Ribes Sanguineum Pulborough Scarlet | Flowering Currant

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Ribes Sanguineum Pulborough Scarlet | Flowering Currant

Ribes Sanguineum Pulborough Scarlet | Flowering Currant

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A deciduous, spring-flowering, ornamental shrub with pendent clusters of dark red, tubular flowers which smother the bush in April. This popular...

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Plant description

A deciduous, spring-flowering, ornamental shrub with pendent clusters of dark red, tubular flowers which smother the bush in April. This popular form of flowering currant is compact and upright in habit, making it ideal for where border space is limited or for growing as an informal, flowering hedge. To prevent the plant from becoming congested in late summer remove any dead or diseased branches and reduce the flowered shoots to a strong, lower bud. Ribes sanguineum originates from dry open woods and rocky slopes in western North America as far south as California. It was introduced into Britain in 1817.
Position

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Average

Flowering period

Flowering period

April

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

5 year guarantee

5 year guarantee

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowering Period
April
Flower colour
Red
Product Code
PL00080574

Care guide

In late summer remove any dead, diseased or crossing branches to maintain a healthy, open framework and reduce the flowered shoots to a strong, lower bud. Prune specimens grown as hedges immediately after flowering. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant. Pests and diseases: Ribes should never be planted near pine trees as it can be a host to white pine blister rust. It is also very susceptible to honey fungus, and aphids, leaf spot and powdery mildew can be a problem.

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