Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII

Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII Details

Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII is a variety of Currant grown for its spectacular flowering. In spring, just as the leaves emerge, the branches carry clusters of fragrant, rose-pink flowers. The show is quite impressive. The foliage comprises downy, maple-like leaves. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide and should be cut back by half each winter. Pruning not only contains growth but also encourage new wood for longer flowering. Best performance is achieved when grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. Being deciduous it will tolerate frost and cool climates. Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII is commonly added to a mixed planting or grown as an informal hedge.