Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
flowering currant
A deciduous, spring-flowering, ornamental shrub with pendent clusters of deep crimson, tubular flowers, followed by spherical, blue-black fruit. This popular form of flowering currant is compact and upright in habit, making it ideal for where border space is limited or for growing as an informal, flowering hedge. To prevent the plant from becoming congested in late summer remove any dead or diseased branches and reduce the flowered shoots to a strong, lower bud.
Ribes sanguineum originates from dry open woods and rocky slopes in western North America as far south as California. It was introduced into Britain in 1817.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here.
Ribes sanguineum originates from dry open woods and rocky slopes in western North America as far south as California. It was introduced into Britain in 1817.
To find out more about how to plant a hedge, click here.
How to care for Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII:
Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with moist but well-drained soil, setting it at the same depth as the nursery pot and watering well during its first year to help it establish. Keep the root area clear of weeds, add organic matter when planting, and mulch each spring to hold moisture and support steady growth.
In late summer remove any dead, diseased or crossing branches to keep an open framework, and shorten the flowered shoots to a strong lower bud; trim hedge specimens straight after flowering. After pruning, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base.
Avoid planting near pines due to white pine blister rust, and stay alert for honey fungus, aphids, leaf spot and powdery mildew.
In late summer remove any dead, diseased or crossing branches to keep an open framework, and shorten the flowered shoots to a strong lower bud; trim hedge specimens straight after flowering. After pruning, apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base.
Avoid planting near pines due to white pine blister rust, and stay alert for honey fungus, aphids, leaf spot and powdery mildew.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
2 litre pot
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