Flowering Currant. A compact, upright shrub with clusters of dark red flowers with a white centre in spring followed by blue-black fruit. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ribes sanguineum ‘Pulborough Scarlet’
A compact, upright shrub with clusters of dark red flowers with a white centre in spring followed by blue-black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Ribes |
|---|---|
| Species | sanguineum |
| Varietry | 'Pulborough Scarlet' |
| Common Name | Flowering Currant |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| 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 | |
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