Ribes speciosum
Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.