Ribes sanguineum - 'Brocklebankii'

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Pink Flowers (Spring), Golden Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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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.
Ribes sanguineum - 'Brocklebankii'
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