Ribes Sanguineum Glutinosum

Planted in masses at the edge of a shady spot espaliered against an east facing wall or used as an understory shrub it is harmonious with toyon oaks and coffeeberry.

Ribes sanguineum glutinosum. Blood currant is one of two recognized varieties of the species ribes sanguineum a native shrub in the grossulariaceae currant and gooseberry family. Also known as the winter currant this ca native shrub brightens the garden on a rainy winter day. The berries are black with a whitish bloom and are enjoyed by birds. Deciduous grows 6 ft.

Communities for ribes sanguineum glutinosum chaparral closed cone pine forest mixed evergreen forest riparian rivers creeks and central oak woodland. Ribes sanguineum glutinosum s foliage color is green type is deciduous and has fragrance. Sanguineum is restricted to the northwestern corner of the state. Planting notes for ribes sanguineum var.

Ribes sanguineum the flowering currant redflower currant or red flowering currant is a north american species of flowering plant in the family grossulariaceae native to western united states and canada british columbia washington idaho oregon california but widely cultivated and naturalized throughout temperate europe and australasia. In bloom february april the 2 4 drooping clusters of pink flowers are also an early food source for hummingbirds and bees. Ribes sangiuneum brocklebankii resembles the fruiting blackcurrant sharing the same pungent fragrance. 1 1 5 metres ultimate spread.

Glutinosum one of over 430 california native plants introduced to the public by horticultural pioneer theodore payne pink flowering currant is widely available and versatile. Aspect full sun south facing west facing or east facing. An inexpensive fast growing and undemanding shrub ribes sangiuneum brocklebankii provides plenty of colour both in spring when the pink flower trusses appear and for the rest of the summer when its yellow foliage glows cheerfully in shaded borders. Hardiness zone h6 hardy down to 15degrees.

Glutinosum grows primarily along the coast and in the coast ranges in northern and central california as far south as santa barbara county. Ribes sanguineum glutinosum s fruit is edible. Will thrive in a sheltered or exposed spot. Ribes sanguineum glutinosum s flower color is pink.

Soil moist but well drained soil. Ribes sanguineum glutinosum is great for a bird garden.