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Ribes speciosum
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Acacia Software
Description
This semi-evergreen shrub is 4'-6' high with drooping, shiny red fuchsia-like flowers that bloom in early spring with spiny stems. It makes a good barrier plant.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.