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Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™

Scientific Name: Ribes sanguineum 'Ubric'

Also Known As

  • Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle'
  • White Icicle™ Red Flowering Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™ plant details

Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™ is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™ plant

How to Grow Ribes sanguineum White Icicle™

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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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
Photo of Ribes x gordonianum flower by Cistus Nursery
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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
Photo of Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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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
Photo of Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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
Photo of Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink' foliage by plant lust
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