Ribes sanguineum glutinosum

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Pink Flowering Currant

  
California Native Plant
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Description

The pink flowering currant is an erect, spreading, deciduous shrub that grows 4'-6' tall. It has lobed, toothed foliage, pink flowers, and black berries between January and March. The pink flowering currant needs shade inland, and is a native to CA. It is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. -Cornflower Farms

 

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  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Black

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.