Flowering Currant. A compact, upright shrub with clusters of dark red flowers in spring followed by blue-black fruit. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to May. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’
A compact, upright shrub with clusters of dark red flowers in spring followed by blue-black fruit.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ribes |
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Species | sanguineum |
Varietry | 'King Edward VII' |
Common Name | Flowering Currant |
Flower Colour | Red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Grossulariaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
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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