Flowering Currant. A spreading shrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Clusters of pendent flowers, red outside and yellow inside in early summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ribes x gordonianum
A spreading shrub with aromatic dark green leaves. Clusters of pendent flowers, red outside and yellow inside in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Ribes |
|---|---|
| Species | x gordonianum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering Currant |
| Flower Colour | red, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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