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Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

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Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose' plant details

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly 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 var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous selection from a seedling in our garden with typical sanguineum foliage and long clusters of rose-pink flowers. Columnar habit to 8'.

Gardening facts about Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose' plant

How to Grow Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Mesa Rose'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 4'-5'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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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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