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Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' (Flowering Currant)

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'

Also known as King Edward VII Red-Flowering Currant

$32.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones6-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' (Flowering Currant), 'King Edward VII', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
Common name
King Edward VII Red-Flowering Currant
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
5-7 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Early summer, Midsummer

Care Notes

Plant in acid to neutral, well-drained soil; tolerates rocky ground. Water low to moderately once established. Prune lightly right after flowering to shape; cut back to a healthy outward-facing bud. Can be trained as a small multi-stem tree with selective pruning over several years. Watch for aphids on new growth and leaf spots on stressed or crowded plants.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Hummingbirds, Bees, Native specialist bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird forage, Hummingbird nectar
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