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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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.