Ribes malvaceum
Chaparral Currant
Description
This deciduous shrub drops leaves early and has pink flowers that bloom in winter.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Winter, 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
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers