Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'

Also Known As

Ribes sanguinea 'Pulsbo Scarlet'
Ribes sanguineum 'Pulsbo Scarlet'
Flowering Currant
Pulsbo Scarlet Red Flowering Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-7'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' plant details

Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 'Pulborough Scarlet'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: cascading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'

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

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glowing, fragrant, deep pink-red flower clusters are eye-catching! They are a joy to behold for gardeners and hummingbirds alike. This easy going 6-8' western native shrub has rich deep-green lobed foliage and is delightful as a specimen plant and magnificent as an informal hedge. Native, cottage and wildlife gardens are the perfect setting for these beautiful shrubs. S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Red flowering currant (although it comes also in pink and white) is the most showy of the Northwest natives. With bounteous bright pendulous flowers early in March, it shines in the winter landscape. Zone 5

By: Whitman Farms

Bright Red-pink tassel-flowers spring, blue-black berries. Hummingbird fave, Hardy to USDA Zones 6-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Hummingbirds will do battle for the velvety red flowers of this selection that are loaded with nectar. Fast growing with thick sturdy stems 6 x 6 feet.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This currant has long, deep red racemes in spring. One of our great native plants that had to go to Europe to be named. We saw Ribes sanguinium all over southern England and western France several years ago.