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Ribes malvaceum (Chaparral currant)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ribes malvaceum
Other names
Chaparral currant, Pink chaparral currant
Genus
Ribes Ribes
Species
R. malvaceum - R. malvaceum is an upright, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with rounded, hairy, shallowly lobed, toothed, dull green leaves and clusters of fragrant, tubular, pink flowers from winter into spring are followed by edible, red fruit.
Ribes malvaceum is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Upright
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Prune after fruiting. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ribes malvaceum (Chaparral currant) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Best in full sun in coastal sites, partial shade in hot, dry climates. Will go summer dormant under drought stress.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Ribes malvaceum
Other names
Chaparral currant, Pink chaparral currant
Genus
Ribes Ribes
Species
R. malvaceum - R. malvaceum is an upright, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with rounded, hairy, shallowly lobed, toothed, dull green leaves and clusters of fragrant, tubular, pink flowers from winter into spring are followed by edible, red fruit.
Native to
California
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic.
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Prune after fruiting. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Ribes malvaceum (Chaparral currant) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Best in full sun in coastal sites, partial shade in hot, dry climates. Will go summer dormant under drought stress.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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