Flowering Currant. An evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Pendent cup-shaped, greenish yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ribes laurifolium
An evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Pendent cup-shaped, greenish yellow flowers in late winter and early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Ribes |
|---|---|
| Species | laurifolium |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering Currant |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| 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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| Maintenance | |
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