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Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek'

Also Known As

  • Rana Creek Fuchsia Flowered Gooseberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek' plant details

Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, floriferous, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When customers see the bright red, hanging bell flowers in early spring, it's hard to keep this one in stock. A deciduous shrub, to 5-6' tall x 6-10' wide, with long, arching, and prickled branches, this one was selected by Suzanne Schettler for its great quantities of flowers. Tolerates drought in full sun to part shade, though may be summer deciduous if extremely dry. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek' plant

How to Grow Ribes speciosum 'Rana Creek'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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