King Edward VII Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Pronunciation: RYE-bees san-GWIN-ee-um
SKU #09111
6-8

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Pendulous clusters of vivid, crimson flowers make this the most richly colored variety of flowering currant. Blue black berries are a favorite of birds. A more compact grower than most, excellent as a hedge or in a mixed shrub border in native landscaping in cooler climates. A northwestern U.S. native selection. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought in cooler summer areas. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune to remove dead wood and rejuvenate new growth.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Lavender (Lavandula)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought in cooler summer areas. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune to remove dead wood and rejuvenate new growth.

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