Grossulariaceae
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum var. glutinosum
Also known as Ribes sanctae-luciae, Ribes albidum, Ribes glutinosum f. albidum, Ribes sanguineum var. albidum
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Flowering Currant · Native Shrub · California Native · Oregon Native · Hummingbird Plant · Pollinator · Winter Bloomer · Grossulariaceae · Pink Flowers · Wildlife Garden
Pink-flowering currant is a beautiful native shrub prized for its pendulous clusters of deep pink to red flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, making it an outstanding early-season pollinator plant. Plant it in partial shade with regular watering during its first season to establish a deep root system, after which it becomes more self-sufficient. It is an excellent choice for California and Oregon native gardens and is well-loved by hummingbirds.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to partially dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 3 ft – 6 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 60 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Red
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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