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Also Known As

  • Ribes nevadaense
  • Sierra pink currant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Ribes nevadense plant details

Ribes nevadense is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes nevadense

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes nevadense

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rounded medium-sized shrub with pendulous clusters of pink flowers and blue fruits; yellow fall color. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Ribes nevadense plant

How to Grow Ribes nevadense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • 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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