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Ribes odoratum (Buffalo currant)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.2m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.2m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Ribes odoratum

Other names: Buffalo currant, Golden currant


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Genus: Ribes

Species: R. odoratum - R. odoratum is a medium-sized shrub with mid-green leaves and fragrant, yellowish-green flowers in spring.

Ribes odoratum is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow-green in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring

Fragrance: Flowers have a rich spicy fragrance

Habit: Bushy

Plant with: Narcissus 'April Tears' (Daffodil 'April Tears'), Narcissus 'Barnum' (Daffodil 'Barnum'), Tulipa 'Candela' (Tulip 'Candela')

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Leaf spot

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Ribes odoratum (Buffalo currant) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Easy to grow in most soils. Best in a sunny or partially shaded position in shelter.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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