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    Ribes lacustre

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ribes lacustre plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes lacustre

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: grossulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes lacustre

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For a wet site in the wild garden, this might be perfect... a 2-4' some-what low currant with lobed leaves, small shiny-black fruits, and thorns. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ribes lacustre plant

    How to Grow Ribes lacustre

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Ribes sanguineum 'Elk River Red'

    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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    Ribes x gordonianum

    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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    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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    Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'

    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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    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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