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.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Ribes sanguineum:
- 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
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