Ribes speciosum

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Red Flowers (Spring), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
Earmark this plant

Ribes speciosum 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; Ideal for fast growing screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

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