Photo of Ribes lobbii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Ribes lobbii

Also Known As

  • Fuchsia Flowered Gooseberry
  • Gummy Gooseberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Ribes lobbii plant details

Ribes lobbii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red and white flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes lobbii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edible, long-blooming, native plant, showy, spiky, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes lobbii

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A splendid garden prospect?neat [3-4'], prickled only at the nodes, and extremely attractive in flower and in fruit? (L.J. Clark) with lovely miniature ?fuchsias? in early summer and large, showy (great! for jam) bright red fall fruit. S/M/GDr
Stiff and stickery shrubs bear copious amounts of pendant red & white fuchsia flowers that require closer inspection. Local native population.

Gardening facts about Ribes lobbii plant

How to Grow Ribes lobbii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Fruit

    • red
    • brown
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
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