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Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense

Also Known As

  • Ribes fasciculatum 'Chinensis'
  • Ribes fasciculatum chinensis
  • Fragrant Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense plant details

Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: edible, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of sweetly-fragrant, though not showy, flowers are followed (on female plants) by bunches of scarlet, translucent berries which remain showy long into winter; 6-8' shrub with toothed bright-green leaves. S/M

Gardening facts about Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense plant

How to Grow Ribes fasciculatum var. chinense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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