Ribes speciosum - Fuchsia Flowered Currant
Ribes speciosum looks about as wicked as they come. Fortunately the thorns are somewhat flexible and don't do much damage. Ribes speciosum blooms with dangling red flowers from late Winter through much of the Spring, with flowers like these that is a great reward. Ribes speciosum will tolerate some summer water and look better for it, but that is not necessary for the survival of the plants. The Fuchsia Flowered Currant will just drop its leaves and wait for better times.Ribes speciosum grows to 4-5 feet tall and wide. Ribes speciosum is tolerant of most soils and grows best in partial to full shade. The Fuchsia Flowered Currant is native to the coastal mountains and valleys South of San Francisco below an elevation of 1600 feet. The flowers attract the Hedgerow Hairstreak
Red flowers and foliage of Ribes speciosum - Fuchsia Flowered Currant. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Red spines and new Spring foliage of Ribes speciosum - Fuchsia Flowered Currant. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
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