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    Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow' plant details

    Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow'

    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
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, hedge, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright clean white flower clusters ?drip? from the branches of this medium shrub in early spring like a last spring snow. S-PSh/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    A sparkling white in March. As with all the flowering currants, this is a fast grower to 8’.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow' plant

    How to Grow Ribes sanguineum 'Spring Snow'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-7'

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

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    Size

    Height: 7'-8'

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