Ribes speciosum
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry
Description
This semi-evergreen shrub is 4-6' high with drooping, shiny red fuchsia-like flowers that bloom in early spring and spiny stems. It makes a good barrier plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
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
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Naturalizing
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.