Ribes laurifolium

An unusual native to parts of Western China this is an evergreen shrub with lovely, sweetly scented flowers in late winter or early spring. The cup-shaped, flowers are greenish-yellow and hang in pendant clusters.

These stand out well against the large, leathery dark green leaves. A charming, low garden plant. Can be grown in a large container.

• Position: Sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Ribes laurifolium requires shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: Jan - March
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Ribes laurifolium grows to be a small, spreading shrub.
  • Height: 1 m (3 ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)

• Notes: Ribes laurifolium can be slow to establish and often take a year or two to settle down when first planted out.