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Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers'

Also Known As

  • Spring Showers Currant

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

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Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers' plant details

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bushy and roughly vase-shaped growing to 6' tall, with fuzzy, bright green leaves and pink flowers that hang in pendant clusters to 8" long. Hardy to 5 °F.

Gardening facts about Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers' plant

How to Grow Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Spring Showers'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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