Flowering currant

Ribes: Wild Currant for spring planting in containers and gardens in Portland, Vancouver, Lake Oswego.

Shade of some type is a common occurrence in most landscapes and gardens. It can range from deep and virtually year round as in the case of spaces confined by tall buildings, or ephemeral on a daily basis as the angle of the sun changes throughout the day. Shade often increases as trees mature, impacting the understory plants that were adapted to greater levels of sun. Some plants need this shade to avoid sunburn to soft foliage and to reduce heat and evapotranspiration stress. This list…

Wildlife gardening tips for Spring. Spring has sprung in the wildlife garden and my tips on how to create a wildlife habitat in your back garden.

It happens every year. As soon as the red-flowering currant (Ribes sanguineum) blooms in the nursery there is a rufous hummingbird on it. I saw my first male hummer of the spring on Saturday, che…

surely one of the showiest of all Pacific Northwest natives

Ribes sanguineum (Red Flowering Currant) is a medium-sized, bushy deciduous shrub noted for its abundant showy flowers and fall berries. In early to mid-spring, drooping clusters of 10-30 small, pink to deep red flowers occur along the length of the stems. They literally smother the shrub and create a great floral display.

Early spring blooms of the Red-flowering currant W hether you're creating an all-native landscape or just looking to add some early inte...

Red flowering currants are a fantastic Pacific Northwest native shrub. Great for wildlife and great for your property. Click to learn more!

Red currant plant growing instruction & requirement Red currant plant info: climate, zone, growth speed, water, light, planting season & colors