Ribes sanguineum 'Pokey's Pink'

Also Known As

Ribes sanguineum 'Poky's Pink'
Pokey's Pink Red Flowering Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ribes sanguineum 'Pokey's Pink' plant details

Ribes sanguineum 'Pokey's Pink' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum 'Pokey's Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, hedge, native plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum 'Pokey's Pink'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: snail / slug
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for Portland plantswomen Pokey Bayliss, this attractive form of one of our most ornamental native shrubs was originally found growing in the Columbia Gorge; pendulous clusters of clear-pink flowers flushed with white appear in early spring, a very welcome sight for gardeners and pollinators alike! S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, dense shrub. Green foliage turns a beautiful gold in the fall. Deep pink flowers show up in early spring and are followed by bluish fruit. Hummingbirds love this plant in the spring. Growth Rate slow