Ribes cruentum
Also Known As
- Sierra Gooseberry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Ribes cruentum plant details
Ribes cruentum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes cruentum
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: grossulariaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and winter
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes cruentum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Ribes cruentum plant
How to Grow Ribes cruentum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ribes for your garden
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
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
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
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
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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