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    Ribes laxiflorum

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover, aquatic

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Ribes laxiflorum plant details

    Ribes laxiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover aquatic shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes laxiflorum

    Plant type: groundcover aquatic shrub
    Plant family: grossulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes laxiflorum

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In marshy woodlands of the northlands, this low-growing currant forms mounds 6-12" high x 2'+ wide with pink bell-flowers for hummers followed by black currants for other wildlife; nice for the wild garden. S-PSh/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ribes laxiflorum plant

    How to Grow Ribes laxiflorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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

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    Zones

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    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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    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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