Ribes sanguineum - 'Brocklebankii' Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Dark pink Flowers (Spring), Golden Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant Hardiness Very hardy Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Ribes sanguineum cultivation notes: Ribes flourishes in all any fertile well drained soil - especially suitable for chalk, preferring a sunny aspect away from shade. A mulch in winter as well as pruning out old wood after flowering will help maintain shape and vigor. Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates heavy clay soils. Design & Plant Use for Ribes sanguineum: Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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