Ribes sanguinium - 'White Icicle'

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Spring), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Ribes sanguinium 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: Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Common Missspellings: Ribbes, Rebes, Rybies, Ribeas, Ribis, Ribbies, Rybes