Red Flowering Currant

Red Flowering Currant

Quick, decorative and easy.

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Available in the following states:
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA and VIC

A glorious, flowering shrub to make an impact. Rarely seen and much sought after, this will be a talking point in your garden for many years to come.
In spring dainty bunches of pink to red flowers (to around 15cm) adorn the bush, all along the branches, covering the bush. The gorgeous, pendant flower bunches (of up to 30 florets) open from top to bottom. They have a soft, currant like fragrance.
In autumn the flowers can be followed by blue-black, ornamental berries for the birds to enjoy. They are a bit bitter for us, though could be used in jams/desserts.
The mid green, lobed foliage is rough to the touch, turns red and yellow in autumn. They reveal the handsome orange/red tinged bark. Once established the bark becomes brown/grey then begins peeling to reveal the colourful layer beneath.
Plant in moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. Water to establish, then you only need worry if rainfall is low, they are quite dry tolerant. A nice choice for a shrubbery or casual hedge. Frost tolerant and easy care. Beneficial insects and birds will adore this shrub.


Supplied as: Pots
Size: 10 cm

Code

RISRC

Botantical name

Ribes sanguineum

Height

100-300cm

Width

200-300cm

Flowers

Spring

Climate

Cool to Temperate

Availability

Unavailable in WA, TAS

Frost hardiness

Fully Hardy

Aspect

Full Sun

Supplied as

Pots

Size

10 cm

Water needs

1