| Ribes alpinum | USDA Zone: 2-7 |
Alpine Currant has rich green deciduous foliage on a plant with a round habit of growth. The lobed leaves turn yellow in fall. It produces red berries from late spring to early summer.
An excellent low to medium-sized hedge or screening plant, densely branched with leaves to the ground, takes pruning extremely well, tough and adaptable; small yellow flowers in spring, good fall color.
Alpine Currant is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Low Maintenance
Common Name: Alpine Currant
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| More About Alpine Currant |
| Height: 5-6 ft |
Spread: 5-6 ft |
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Alpine Currant will occasionally set small currant-like fruit, but not consistently enough to consider it an asset. And they aren't edible currants, so they taste pretty nasty to humans, but the birds go crazy for them should you get a crop. Alpine Currant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
1 Review
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Alpine current
Beautifully clipped, healthy plants! I ordered 7 because we are using it as hedging to create a bit of a sitting area on our front garden. it's already getting new leaves! very happy with the product and the customer service.
