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Beginner
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1.5m
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1.8m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
Other names: Flowering currant 'King Edward VII'
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Genus: Ribes
Variety or cultivar: 'King Edward VII' _ 'King Edward VII' is a compact, upright deciduous shrub wth lobed foliage. In spring, before its leaves have emerged, it bears clusters of dark-red flowers, followed by blue-black berries in summer.
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-crimson in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Black in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.
Habit: Bushy, Compact, Upright
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' (Flowering currant 'King Edward VII') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Easy to grow in most soils. Best in a sunny or partially shaded position.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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