Ribes malvaceum
Chaparral currant, Pink chaparral currant
Ribes Ribes
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
Foliage is aromatic.
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Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Winter
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
Prune after fruiting. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Ribes malvaceum (Chaparral currant) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Ribes malvaceum
Chaparral currant, Pink chaparral currant
Ribes Ribes
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.
California
Deciduous
Foliage is aromatic.
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Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Winter
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Prune after fruiting. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Hardwood cuttings, Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Ribes malvaceum (Chaparral currant) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildlife, Woodland
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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