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California Native Plant

Ribes sanguineum glutinosum

Southern Pink Flowering Currant

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Description

The pink flowering currant is an erect,spreading, deciduous shrub that grows 4-6 ft. tall. It has lobed toothed foliage, pink flowers, and black berries between January and March. The pink flowering currant needs shade inland, and is a native to California. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.