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Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 2a-7b

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Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound' plant details

Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A good compact mounded form with very clean foliage from Synnesveldt Nursery; this is a male form lacking berries with racemes of 20-30 yellowish flowers in spring.

Gardening facts about Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound' plant

How to Grow Ribes alpinum 'Green Mound'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • 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
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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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