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Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618]

Scientific Name: Ribes roezlii NNS 05-618

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618] plant details

Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618] is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618]

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: edible, native plant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Madera County CA 7600'. One of the Fuchsia flowered Ribes which are so fun as the red flowers merit close inspection. We had the pleasure of seeing this in bloom in the Siskiyous March 2010 tramping about with Sean Hogan and John Grimshaw, Namedroppers, that's us. Edible fruit.

Gardening facts about Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618] plant

How to Grow Sierra Gooseberry [NNS 05-618]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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aka Flowering Currant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 7'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Ribes 'Gordonianum', Ribes gordonianum, Flowering Currant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Flowering Currant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-7'

Width: 7'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Ribes sanguinea 'Pulsbo Scarlet', Ribes sanguineum 'Pulsbo Scarlet', Flowering Currant, Pulsbo Scarlet Red Flowering Currant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Ribes 'Strybing Pink', Flowering Currant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 7'-8'

Width: 6'-7'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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