King Edward Vii Flowering Currant
Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII'
Pronunciation: RYE-bees san-GWIN-ee-um
SKU #09111
| Description | Pendulous clusters of vivid, crimson flowers make this the most richly colored variety of flowering currant. Blue black berries are a favorite of birds. A more compact grower than most, excellent as a hedge or in a mixed shrub border in native landscaping in cooler climates. A northwestern U.S. native selection. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Yarrow (Achillea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care | Thrives in humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought in cooler summer areas. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune to remove dead wood and rejuvenate new growth. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
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