Ribes sanguineum - 80-100 CM C5

Description
The Flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) is a large, upright shrub that produces pink flowers. They appear from April to May. The Flowering currant also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Flowering currant are medium green in colour. Flowering currant turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering currant has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flowering currant is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The pink-red flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub