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Ribes 'Martin's Red'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 6'-12'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ribes 'Martin's Red' plant details

Ribes 'Martin's Red' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes 'Martin's Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes 'Martin's Red'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Gardening facts about Ribes 'Martin's Red' plant

How to Grow Ribes 'Martin's Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • 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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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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