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Genus Ribes (Flowering currant)

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Common Name: Flowering currant

The genus Ribes is comprised of 150 species of mostly deciduous shrubs from woodland, scrub, and rocky areas of northern temperate regions and South America. Some species are grown for their edible fruit, but many others are cultivated for their flowers. Leaves are alternate and lobed; flowers are small, tubular, and cup- or bell-shaped with spreading sepals. Round or ovoid berries follow and can be red, black, green, or white. Grow Ribes in a shrub border, in a vegetable garden, or as hedging.
Noteworthy characteristics: Genus includes blackcurrant, redcurrant, and gooseberry.
Care: Most grow best in full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Trim hedges after flowering.
Propagation: Evergreen species can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer, while deciduous species can be started from hardwood cuttings in winter.
Problems: Aphids, caterpillars, scale insects, dieback, downy mildew, anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, white heart rot, Septoria leaf spot.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Ribes

Ribes odoratum
(Buffalo currant, Clove currant, Golden currant)

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In spring, this North American native shrub produces clove-scented, lemon-yellow flowers, which are followed by black edible fruits. It has attractive leaves, and grows 6 feet high and wide.

Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle'
(Red flowering currant, Winter currant) Be the first to rate this plant

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This is considered one of the best white flowering currants, bearing long-lasting, pendent racemes of pungently spicy, pure-white blooms. Its yellow autumn leaves fall to expose mahogany stems in winter, which later make a striking contrast to chartreuse flower buds in spring. It grows to about 10 feet high and wide.