Red – Ribes sanguineum ‘Pulborough Scarlet’ AGM; R. s. ‘King Edward V11’ dark red flowers and upright growing. This section gives you the insider's view on student life and a sampling of the opportunities here. The other recognized variety, var. This shrub is easy to grow. In the fall flowers give rise to blue-black fruit with whitish bloom. Long lived and deer resistant, Ribes tolerates CLAY and drought, but is best with an annual side-dress of compost and some Summer water. Both hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the bloom. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. VIII' fruits Somerset, England (UK) Ribes sanguineum var. Ribes sanguineum v. glutinosum 'Inverness White' (white flowering currant) Selected by Roger Raiche on Inverness Ridge in Marin County. 1970 close to the Elk River near Port Orford, Oregon. About Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) 37 Nurseries Carry This Plant Add to My Plant List; Flowering Currant or Red-flowering Currant is a species in the Grossulariaceae (Currants and Gooseberries) family that is native to western coastal North America from central British Columbia south to central California. A profusely blooming shrub with beautiful, shaggy bark for full sun or shade. Landscape Plants. The nursery industry has introduced various cultivars Some species are cultivated for food. 'Elk River Red' - red flowers; 8-10 × 7 ft (2.4-3 ×2 m), reportedly collected ca. Red flowering currant is native to western coastal North America from central British Columbia to central California. Flowering currant 'Pulborough Scarlet' Genus. Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' SKU. This shrub is native in the Pacific northwest. We have had good luck with Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII,' a cultivar with red flowers that stays slightly shorter than most winter currants. It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender. Ribes sanguineum var. Variety or Cultivar 'King Edward VII' _ 'King Edward VII' is a compact, upright deciduous shrub wth lobed foliage. Currants make healthy and delicious jam, jelly, pies, sauces, wines, liqueurs, and more. Ribes sanguineum var. Ribes sanguineum Red-flowering Currant Red-flowering Currant is the most common Ribes found in gardens and landscapes. VIII' 'King Ed. Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ – late flowers that are bright red. White – Ribes sanguineum ‘Tydeman’s White’ Gold Foliage - Ribes sanguineum ‘Brocklebankii’ has lime green, turning gold, foliage with light pink flower cluster. It may get scale insects. Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' Other names. unwanted branches where they originate. Red currants, Ribes sanguineum, are not as susceptible to rust as are black currants (Ribes nigrum) and they are more susceptible than white currants and gooseberries.However, they are alternate hosts of the white pine rust and should not be planted near white pines. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. unknown . All of our cultivars are resistant to white pine blister rust and powdery mildew. Cultivars: The nursery industry has introduced various cultivars with different flower colors; some cultivars even have doubled flowers. It is one of the earliest cultivars to bloom. Ribes sanguineum More than a dozen named cultivars and hybrids are routinely available as container stock from retail nurseries. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from August to October. Be the first to review this product. Flowering currant 'King Edward VII' Genus. Ribes sanguineum 'Pulborough Scarlet' is an excellent cultivar with short hanging trails of bright rose-coloured flowers. Queen of Bombus terrestris. The question I've yet to answer is why the Royal Horticultural Society's Plantfinder (which we use as our initial reference for cultivar names in UBC Botanical Garden) lists the cultivar as Ribes sanguineum 'Ubric', and instead notes that White Icicle is a trademark (or a commercial designation with financial rights and responsibilities). Large clusters of pendulous white to red flowers appear in early to mid-spring; black fruits are fairly tasty. You may find plants with flowers ranging from white to a deep red. Secondary content can be almost anything. Long clusters of fruits and flowers with vibrant colors, currants are one of the first fruits of the season to ripen. Height and spread to 8ft (2.4m). Queen of Bombus terrestris. 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