Ribes speciosum |
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Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry |
This semi-evergreen shrub is 4'-8' high with drooping, shiny red fuchsia-like flowers that bloom in early spring and spiny stems. It makes a good barrier plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
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