Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii'

Also Known As

Flowering Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 7'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii' plant details

Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 7 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum 'Brocklebankii'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pixie is a descriptive name for this 3-6' cutie whose leaves (though much smaller) provide Bloodgood?s deep summer and bright-red fall color. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

(GOLDEN CURRANT) This distinctive cultivar has been featured in English gardens for years…but has just recently found its way ‘across the pond’ to the USA. Beautiful, but not vigorous, reaching a mere 4-5’, sparkling with bright gold new foliage fading to chartreuse. Rose pink chains of dangling flowers in spring! Bright light is necessary for best leaf color, but too much may burn especially in hot summer climates…high filtered shade, morning sun is best. Prefers well drained soil, regular moisture till established (at least). RHS Award of Garden Merit. Z6 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

A new form of our native red flowering currant with wonderful gold leaves and pink flowers. The leaves emerge bright gold in spring and gradually cool to chartreuse by summer. Morning sun and afternoon shade would be ideal as the leaves can scorch in too much heat and light. But if you can get the spot right you will certainly be rewarded.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A golden leaved form of flowering current that grows to about 4-5'. Racemes of pink flowers appear in early spring, followed by blue black fruit which is edible but not especially tasty. Great candidate for very early color in a partially shaded spot.

By: Avant Gardens

An outstanding gold-leaved selection of this Pacific Northwest native species. Extraordinary, glowing yellow foliage begins to emerge as the drooping racemes of bright pink flowers come into their own in midspring. Edible blue-black fruits ripen in early summer. Tolerates partial shade and some drought. Upright habit. AGM winner. Very choice.