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Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink'

Also Known As

  • Ribes 'Strybing Pink'
  • Flowering Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 7'-8'
  • W: 6'-7'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink' plant details

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 7 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, native plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco, comes this soft pink flowering currant. As western American natives we fail to realize how great these plants are. In Europe we have seen the different cultivars all over.

Gardening facts about Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink' plant

How to Grow Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum 'Strybing Pink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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
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
Photo of Ribes x gordonianum flower by Cistus Nursery
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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 cereum var. cereum, Squaw Currant, Wax Currant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 5'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Ribes cereum flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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