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Ribes speciosum

Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Acacia Software

Description

This semi-evergreen shrub is 4'-6' high with drooping, shiny red fuchsia-like flowers that bloom in early spring and spiny stems. It makes a good barrier plant.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).