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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
Native
Introduced

Ribes sanguineum

Red-flowering Currant, Redflower Currant

In Stock: 0.063 lb (Total:0.063lb)

  • Ribes sanguineum

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0.06 lb
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Details

Germination:
77%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
97%
Seeds per lb:
220,190
Quantity:
0.06 lb
Collected in:
Idaho
Crop year:
2022
Min. hardiness zone:
6
Item ID:
1831608

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington
Native
Introduced
Experience the charm of Ribes sanguineum, Red-flowering Currant, and transform your shaded spaces with this stunning, fast-growing native shrub, known for its vibrant splashes of spring color. Standing 8 to 10 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide, this deciduous beauty features an upright-arching habit and vase-shaped form, making it the perfect backdrop under oaks or other trees. Delight in its eye-catching, tassel-like clusters of rosy-pink to red flowers blooming in early spring, which attract hummingbirds and butterflies alike. Its broad, bright green leaves offer a lush setting for its dark purple, oval berries that birds love.

Thriving in rocky, acidic soils with good drainage, this tough yet versatile plant is a must-have for gardening enthusiasts; it adapts well to various water and exposure conditions—especially near the coast—and shows excellent drought tolerance once established. Whether used as a singular garden centerpiece or grouped for an informal screen, Ribes sanguineum promises to enrich your landscape, requiring minimal maintenance. Enhance your garden with a harmonious blend of color and nature with this native Western American gem—hardy in USDA Zones 6 to 9—and embrace the history of its discovery dating back to the voyages of Archibald Menzies and David Douglas.

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