Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Red Flowering Currant, Flowering Currant, Winter Currant

Family: Grossulariaceae Gooseberry


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, hedge, massing, rock garden, specimen
Height 5' to 7' / 1.60m to 2.20m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America