Flowering Currant. A compact mound-forming shrub with bell-shaped greenish yellow flowers in spring. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ribes alpinum
A compact mound-forming shrub with bell-shaped greenish yellow flowers in spring.
	
	
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								| Generic | Ribes  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | alpinum  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering Currant  | 
		
| Flower Colour | yellow, green  | 
		
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 60cm  | 
		
| Family | Grossulariaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 90cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mound-forming  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | March, May  | 
		
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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