Ribes speciosum |
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Fuchsia-Flowering Gooseberry |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Acacia Software
Description
This semi-evergreen shrub is 4-6' high with drooping, shiny red fuchsia-like flowers that bloom in early spring and spiny stems. It makes a good barrier plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.