Ribes viburnifolium

Evergreen Currant, Catalina Perfume, Catalina Currant, Island Gooseberry

Family: Grossulariaceae Gooseberry


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, massing, woodland garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive