Ribes alpinum 'Schmidt' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Alpine currant 'Schmidt' (Ribes alpinum) is an upright, dense, branched shrub that produces yellow-green flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from April to May. The Alpine currant 'Schmidt' also has roundish, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark brown and flaking. In a sunny to shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres. The Alpine currant 'Schmidt' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Alpine currant 'Schmidt' are medium green, roundish, lobed. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Alpine currant 'Schmidt' turns bright yellow in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Dark brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Alpine currant 'Schmidt' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alpine currant 'Schmidt' is an upright, dense and branched shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers of Alpine currant 'Schmidt' appear in clusters from April to May. These grow to about 3 - 6 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, group planting, landscape, natural garden, hedge, green border, bird food plant

Root
Ribes alpinum 'Schmidt' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.