Alpine currant Ribes alpinum

ABOUT
R. alpinum is a compact, mound-forming, twiggy, deciduous shrub with small, lobed leaves on spineless shoots. Produces upright sprays of small, bell-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers in spring, male and female on separate plants. Pollinated female flowers produce dark red berries 7mm across
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Grossulariaceae
Synonyms
alpine currant mountain currant tasteless mountain currant see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 2
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in winter
Pests
Aphids may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by a leaf spot, powdery mildews, honey fungus and coral spot
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