Ribes alpinum
Alpine Currant
Flower Color
Description
A compact, mound-forming, twiggy, deciduous shrub with small, lobed leaves on spineless shoots. Produces upright sprays of small, bell-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers in spring, male and female on separate plants. Pollinated female flowers produce dark red berries 7mm across
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal garden
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 30cm0149J | H: 30cm | €4.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.