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Ribes aff. wilsoniae

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Ribes aff. wilsoniae plant details

Ribes aff. wilsoniae is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In winter green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes aff. wilsoniae

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 1 FT tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in winter
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes aff. wilsoniae

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Collected by Dan Hinkley in 1996 on the summit of Emei Shan in southwestern China, this attractive evergreen groundcover reaches 1ft high x 4ft wide. Clusters of greenish-yellow flowers appear in late winter. Best in bright shade and humus-rich soil with some added summer moisture. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Ribes aff. wilsoniae plant

How to Grow Ribes aff. wilsoniae

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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