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    Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion'

    Also Known As

    • Pincushion Fuschia Flowered Gooseberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion' plant details

    Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: grossulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spiny, indeed, this lowing growing shrub is very decorative with dark green, shiny leaves and the brightest, scarlet flowers in spring (on last year's stems). A new plant and fine ground cover, expected to remain under 2' tall, spreading to 4' wide, and easily maintained to size. Naturally summer deciduous in dry climates, leafing out with fall and winter rains. Likes full sun and well-drained soil. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion' plant

    How to Grow Ribes speciosum 'Pincushion'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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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
    Photo of Ribes sanguineum 'Elk River Red' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Ribes x gordonianum

    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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    Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii'

    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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    Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'

    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
    Photo of Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink'

    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
    Photo of Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink' foliage by plant lust
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