Ribes malvaceum

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Currant, Chaparral

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This deciduous shrub drops leaves early and has pink flowers that bloom in winter.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Spring

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.