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Ribes speciosum (Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
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 speciosum

Other names: Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Californian fuchsia, Fuchsia-flowered currant, Flowering gooseberry


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Genus: Ribes

Species: R. speciosum - R. speciosum is a spiny shrub producing early foliage and flowers with long, nodding red stamens.

Ribes speciosum is: Deciduous

Flower: Red in Spring

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer

Fruit: Red in Autumn

Habit: Bushy

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Leaf spot

General care

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


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Ribes speciosum (Fuchsia-flowered gooseberry) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant in a sunny position in any soil in a sheltered position. This is a vigorous plant and easy to grow.

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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: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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