Ribes speciosum

Name: Ribes speciosum
Brand: BlueBell Nursery
SKU: 2332
Price: 29.95 GBP
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(Californian Fuchsia) A lovely plant which is a native of California and known for producing eye-catching, bright red, fuchsia-like, pendulous flowers in April.

The lush green leaves are among the first to appear in spring and handsome red spines decorate the stems.

Ribes speciosum is an ornamental plant for a warm area or when trained on a sunny wall. Grows well in a large container.

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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Position: Warm in full sun or against a sunny wall.
Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Somewhat hardy, this prefers shelter from cold winter winds.
Flowering Period: April.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Ribes speciosum grows to be a medium sized shrub with arching branches.
- Height: 1.5 - 2 m or a little larger against a wall
- Spread: 1.5 - 2 m or a little larger against a wall

Notes: In California hummingbirds visit this plant and pollinate it which may be why unless you are very fortunate, it rarely fruits in the UK.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Spring, Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Rare and Unusual, Suitable for Containers

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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