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Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels'

Also Known As

  • Chaparral Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-15'
  • W: 1'-5'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels' plant details

Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark, native plant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels' plant

How to Grow Ribes malvaceum 'Dancing Tassels'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • 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
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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
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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
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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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