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Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' (Flowering currant 'Pulborough Scarlet')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 2.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet'

Other names: Flowering currant 'Pulborough Scarlet'


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Genus: Ribes

Species: R. sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' - R. sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' is a decidous shrub with lobed leaves and clusters of small, red flowers in spring that are followed by black berries in summer.

Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' is: Deciduous

Flower: Dark-crimson in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer

Fruit: Black in Summer

Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.

Habit: Bushy

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Geranium himalayense 'Gravetye' (Geranium 'Gravetye'), Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' (Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'), Geranium 'Sabani Blue' (Cranesbill 'Sabani Blue'), Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Red Robin'), Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin' (Christmas berry 'Little Red Robin')

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Leaf spot

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Propagation methods: Hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' (Flowering currant 'Pulborough Scarlet') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 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.

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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: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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