Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Also Known As

Ribes sanguineum 'King Ed VII'
King Ed VII Red Flowering Currant
King Edward VII Flowering Currant

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' plant details

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' is a moderate-growing 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 average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: grossulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: compact, cutting garden, fragrant, hedge, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This selection features beautifully hanging and fragrant racemes of an especially deep and showy rose-red, this is a slightly more compact (4-6') shrub making it more suitable for smaller landscapes; a fantastic choice for bringing in the hummingbirds! S-PSh/M-D

By: Forestfarm

R. SANGUINEUM ‘KING EDWARD VII’ - is a vibrant red blooming native plant from the northwest. Plants are small now (6”-12”). But within 2 years will be 6’x3’. The flowers cover the plants in early spring.

By: Gossler Farms

Deciduous shrub with upright, arching stems. Among the first to bloom in the spring, this cultivar has pinkish-red, pendulous clusters of delicate flowers. Bluish berries follow the flowers and are attractive to birds. Lobed foliage is green throughout the growing season, then is a combination of reddish and gold in the fall. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Adorned with pendulous late winter clusters of richly colored scarlet-red flowers, well-mannered bare arching branches spawn palmately lobed medium green leaves in early spring. Following the fantastic long lasting floral show, persistent green and bright red berries, which ripen to a frosted dark blue, heighten summer appeal and come fall, finely serrated urbane foliage broadcasts lovely amber, pink and golden tones. Introduced into the annals of British horticulture in 1817, 'King Edward VII's narrowly upright and compact carriage is easily managed, withstands drought once established and effortlessly dominates a sunny mixed border or a bright woodland realm.