Among the first shrubs to bloom in Pacific Northwest gardens, dripping with rosy-pink racemes that hummingbirds arrive for before anything else has opened.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Mar to Apr
- USDA Zones
- 6-9
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 6-10'
- Bloom Colors
- PinkRed
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❖ Hummingbird Magnet△ Deer Resistant❄ Winter Interest
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About This Name
Ribes sanguineum is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Red Flowering Currant unambiguously. The genus Ribes places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Red Flowering Currant, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Ribes sanguineum will give you the most precise results.